With sights set on becoming a national party, Telugu Desam leadership is studying if the party could have a new symbol in other States, while retaining its bicycle in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana States.
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The issue of party’s expansion to other States and the plan to emerge as a national party would be discussed at Mahanadu, beginning here on Wednesday.
The party is planning to start membership drive shortly in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
A political party should have presence in a minimum of four States and secure at least six per cent vote share, besides having four MPs to get recognition as a national party.
With Janata Parivar reportedly planning to seek bicycle as national symbol, TDP sources said various aspects were being studied with regard to having a new symbol for other States and no decision was taken yet.
Telugu Desam Party planning to start membership drive shortly in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
