- mangalagiri is considered a tdp stronghold and lokesh had won from here in the 2014 elections. However, in 2019 he lost to YSRCP candidate by a thin margin.
- As the leader of TDP's youth wing and son of veteran leader Chandrababu Naidu, lokesh enjoys considerable support in the constituency.
- His profile and active campaigning could swing support back towards tdp this time. The anti-incumbency factor may also work in his favor.
- However, the ruling YSRCP will pose a tough challenge. They are likely to field a strong candidate against Lokesh.
- local factors and candidate choice could influence the result along with the wider political atmosphere.
On balance, given it's a tdp bastion and Lokesh's influence, I predict he stands a very good chance of wresting back the mangalagiri seat from YSRCP in these elections. The mood seems to be shifting back towards tdp this time. But it will certainly be a closely fought battle. So while lokesh has an edge, the final outcome is still unpredictable. It could go either way.
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