The Shinganamala constituency in Anantapur district is garnering significant attention in andhra pradesh politics due to the unprecedented decision to field a tipper driver as a candidate. chief minister Jaganmohan Reddy's endorsement of Veeranjaneyu, a tipper driver, as the ysr congress party (YCP) candidate for the sc reserved constituency has sparked widespread debate and controversy, particularly after chandrababu naidu raised the issue during his campaign.

While the ycp has proudly defended its decision to nominate a tipper driver, there are concerns within the party regarding their commitment to securing Veeranjaneyu's victory. Despite the symbolic gesture, party leaders argue that the ycp has not adequately supported the candidate's electoral campaign. Notably, there was dissatisfaction when cm Jagan declined to grant a ticket to the incumbent mla, Jonnalagadda Padmavathi, leading to speculation about her husband Aluri Sambasiva Reddy's role in the candidate selection process. Sambasiva reddy, who serves as a government education advisor, reportedly nominated the tipper driver, who is employed in his company, to contest the election.

However, despite being fielded as a candidate, Sambasiva reddy allegedly failed to allocate sufficient financial resources to ensure Veeranjaneyu's electoral success. On the other hand, the telugu desam party (TDP) has nominated Bandaru to contest from the Shravani constituency, posing a significant challenge to the ycp in Shinganamala. Many attribute the tough competition in the constituency to Sambasiva Reddy's purported shortcomings, with former mla Jonnalagadda Padmavathi notably absent from the campaign trail.

Critics within the ycp argue that while nominating a tipper driver may have symbolic significance, it is insufficient without a comprehensive strategy to secure his victory. Many leaders question the party's decision-making process and stress the importance of effective campaign planning and resource allocation. Whether Sambasiva reddy will adjust his approach remains to be seen, as the electorate awaits the outcome of this unconventional electoral contest.