Stung by the criticism that TDP is keeping NTR Jr at a distance, Chandrababu Naidu said that the party was in need of the services of all family members. Harikrishna, NTR Jr, Balakrishna, all are important for us, Naidu said to clear the air.

There has been speculation for some time now that TDP is keeping NTR Jr at bay in party affairs, and that Balakrishna’s active role recently is an indication as to who will call the shots in future.

Giving credence to the rumours, Harikrishna and NTR Jr have been keeping away from TDP programs for some time now. With Balakrishna in campaign mode, the other family members are to lie low.

This is in this backdrop that Babu sought to humour the other family members. The party’s interests are always paramount, but when it comes to family members, all of them will get their due, he assured.

Chandrababu also said that the party would be too happy to go with Balakrishna if he wanted to contest from any seat.