An analysis of the caste composition of candidates fielded ... 1 Kalinga, 1 Kuruba and 1 Velama) OC - 9 (5 Reddy, 3 Kapu and 1 Kamma) BJP-TDP-JSP BJP - 6, TDP - 17, JSP - 2 ST - 1 (Valmiki) ...

The saffron party is contemplating on the change to ensure caste balance ... leader of either of the two dominant castes — Reddy or Velama — is appointed as the president of the party state ...