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Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), has issued an ultimatum to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to form a government in Andhra Pradesh immediately.
Naidu's demand comes after the BJP failed to form a government in the state following the recent assembly elections. The BJP emerged as the single largest party in the elections but fell short of a majority.
Naidu has said that the TDP will not support the BJP in forming a government unless the BJP agrees to certain demands, including the grant of special status to Andhra Pradesh.
The BJP has so far not responded to Naidu's demands. It is unclear whether the BJP will be able to form a government in Andhra Pradesh without the support of the TDP.
If the BJP fails to form a government, President's rule may be imposed in Andhra Pradesh.
President's rule is a form of direct rule by the central government over a state. It is usually imposed when a state government is unable to function effectively.
The imposition of President's rule in Andhra Pradesh would be a setback for the BJP, which has been trying to expand its presence in the southern states.
It would also be a blow to Naidu, who has been the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh for the past five years.
The political situation in Andhra Pradesh is fluid, and it is unclear how the current crisis will be resolved.
However, it is clear that the TDP's ultimatum to the BJP has put the BJP in a difficult position.