YSRCP leaders appeal to Vijayasai Reddy to stay in politics

Metro India News | AMARAVATI

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday that the continuous desertions of leaders from a party reflects its current situation, in an obvious reference to the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP following V Vijayasai Reddy resigning from the Rajya Sabha.

Reddy on Saturday said he submitted his resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and the same was accepted. On Friday, Reddy said that he would not join any political party and would pursue a future in agriculture.

"There is no answer from us regarding why their party members are leaving. If there is faith, they will stay; otherwise, they will find their way and avenues. That reflects the situation of that party (YSRCP), I can say," said Naidu after addressing a press conference on his recent visit to Davos.

In the wake of YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V Vijayasai Reddy announcing his resignation from the upper house, party leader Maddila Gurumoorthy on Saturday urged him to reconsider his decision, emphasising the importance of unity in securing YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's re-election as Chief Minister.

Vijayasai Reddy shocked many on Friday evening when he declared his intention to resign from Parliament and step away from politics to focus on agriculture.

“Definitely, we are all wishing that he (Vijayasai Reddy) should continue in our party. Please do not exit from politics. Experienced people like you are necessary for the party. To make Jagan CM again, I requested that we should all work together,” Gurumoothy told reporters outside Vijayasai Reddy’s residence in the national capital.

In response to the appeal, Vijayasai Reddy stated that he would "think and talk about it." Gurumoorthy stressed that there were no internal issues within the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP and expressed confidence that Vijayasai Reddy, known for his boldness, would overcome any challenges.

Earlier, former minister and YSRCP leader K Goverdhan Reddy praised Vijayasai Reddy as a key figure in the party’s efforts to make Jagan Mohan Reddy the CM. He noted that Vijayasai Reddy had faced numerous challenges, particularly from political adversaries, with courage and determination.

 “YSRCP has an inseparable relationship with him. In case he reconsiders, we will all ask him to stay in politics and continue with his service-minded nature,” he added.