Date: April 14, 2025
Mudragada Vows to Make Jagan CM Again Despite Miscalculations
Mudragada: A Political Misstep Before the 2024 Elections
Before the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, veteran Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham made a bold and controversial move. He extended unconditional support to YSRCP chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, while openly criticizing rivals Pawan Kalyan and N. Chandrababu Naidu. However, the election results told a different story. Not only did Jagan face a shocking defeat, but Mudragada’s reading of the public sentiment proved to be a major miscalculation.
Many expected Mudragada to take a step back from active politics after this setback. But instead of quietly bowing out, he has chosen to stay politically active.
Jagan Appoints Mudragada to Party Advisory Committee
In a recent development, Jagan Mohan Reddy appointed Mudragada as a member of the YSRCP Political Affairs Committee (PAC). Though the role is largely honorary and symbolic, it was enough to earn Mudragada’s enthusiastic gratitude.
The senior leader responded with a heartfelt letter, praising Jagan as the “oxygen” for the poor and needy. In his note, Mudragada wrote:
“Next time you become the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, I hope no one dares to even look at the CM chair for years. I will fight with all my strength to make it happen.”
Public Reaction and Political Analysts’ Take
While Jagan and Mudragada remain hopeful of a comeback in 2029, political analysts see things differently. Many believe Jagan is yet to address key issues that led to his defeat. Analysts also suggest that Mudragada’s support, though passionate, might be disconnected from the current political reality.
For someone with decades of political experience, critics argue that better foresight and strategic maturity are expected from Mudragada. His continued optimism is seen by some as political loyalty, but by others as misjudgment.
Conclusion: Hope or Delusion?
As Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape evolves, it remains to be seen whether Mudragada’s renewed commitment will yield any results. For now, his unwavering faith in Jagan has sparked renewed debate—raising questions about strategy, timing, and relevance in the ever-changing world of politics.