Has Lokesh got acceptability of cadre at Mahanadu?
Many party leaders and cadres have already stated that lokesh is a liability to the party. His credibility had completely eroded following his defeat in the mangalagiri constituency assembly elections in 2019. And the ruling congress PARTY' target='_blank' title='ysr congress-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">ysr congress could successfully send a message throughout the state that lokesh is a "pappu" and a scumbag. His lack of articulation and knowledge of issues has also given the perception to the cadre that he wouldn't be able to fill Naidu's shoes.
Lokesh, on the other hand, has been battling to demonstrate his leadership ability in recent months. He's been traversing the country, meeting with people and holding discussions with party officials. He has been raising claims against the jagan government and fighting the attacks of the YSRC leaders on a daily basis, both on social media and in the mainstream media. lokesh was also visible across Mahanadu. He has also begun discussing the party's policy decisions, such as the refusal of tickets to three-time consecutive losers, the allocation of 40% of party tickets to youth, and the term limit for party positions.