Back then, TDP was so complacent about the campaign and could not counter it.

Lokesh's weight and poor Telugu speaking skills also helped their propaganda.

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Despite being one of the best-performing Ministers in the country, Lokesh was subjected to many trolls which led to his first electoral defeat as well.

After the elections, Lokesh molded himself and made insults the stepping stones to his success. He reduced weight and also improved his oratory skills. He is today one of the best speakers in Andhra Politics.

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He also did a Padayatra for more than 3,000 Kilometers. If not for Chandrababu's arrest, he would have walked for the highest length than any other Telugu politician.

His popularity rose so much in the last five years that he won from Mangalagiri, a very difficult seat with a record majority.

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Even in this term, he is the most-performing Minister bringing investments to AP.

In the picture, we can see Nara Lokesh's photo on an Auto.

Auto drivers are often considered a representation of a very important segment of the mass audience. We often see pictures of Film heroes on Autos. But not all heroes do not feature on Autos. Only those who have the highest mass image get that.

Politicians figuring on autos are very rare. Just imagine where Lokesh was before 2019 and where he is today!