Date: December 12, 2024
Triple Shock Awaits YS Jagan as Three Major Leaders Resign
Triple Shock Hits YS Jagan and YSR Congress Party
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, is grappling with a series of setbacks following their massive defeat in the 2024 elections. After suffering a significant loss to the NDA coalition, led by Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, YS Jagan and his party are facing an existential crisis. The party, which only secured 11 out of 175 seats, has already witnessed a series of resignations and defections over the last few months. However, the Triple Shock deepened today with the resignation of three prominent leaders from the party.
Avanti Srinivas and Grandhi Srinivas Resign from YSR Congress
The morning began with Avanti Srinivas and Grandhi Srinivas, two significant leaders from the party, announcing their departure. Both leaders cited personal reasons for resigning, but their exits are seen as a significant blow to YSRCP.
Avanti Srinivas had served as a Minister in Jagan’s cabinet, and Grandhi Srinivas, who won against Pawan Kalyan in 2019, was a key figure in the party. However, both of them faced humiliating defeats in the 2024 elections, which may have influenced their decision to leave the party. The YSR Congress Party is still reeling from the shock of these high-profile departures.
Dharmana Prasad Rao’s Potential Resignation
Before the party could recover from the blows dealt by Avanti and Grandhi, Dharmana Prasad Rao, a former Revenue Minister in the YSRCP government, is expected to announce his resignation today evening. Dharmana, a significant leader from Srikakulam district, has served as an MLA multiple times and held various portfolios throughout his political career.
Following his defeat in the 2024 elections, Dharmana has remained out of the political limelight and has not participated in party activities for the past six months. This has led to growing speculation that he, too, will bid farewell to the party. If Dharmana follows through with his resignation, he will join the ranks of other prominent leaders such as Mopidevi Venkataramana, Alla Nani, Beeda Mastan Rao, and Balineni Srinivas, who also left YSRCP due to dissatisfaction with Jagan’s leadership and management of the party.
A Triple Shock for YSR Congress Party
If these resignations materialize, it will be a triple shock for YS Jagan and his party, as three major leaders from different regions will have deserted the party in a matter of hours. This series of high-profile exits highlights the growing discontent within YSRCP and casts a shadow over Jagan’s claim of a strong comeback in the next elections. The party’s future seems uncertain as it faces increasing challenges both internally and externally.
With YSRCP already struggling with an identity crisis post the 2024 elections, these latest developments could prove to be a turning point in the political landscape of Andhra Pradesh. Jagan’s leadership will now be under intense scrutiny as his party grapples with these defections.
Conclusion: Will YS Jagan Recover from This Setback?
The YSR Congress Party faces an uphill battle as it copes with this political crisis. The loss of prominent leaders like Avanti Srinivas, Grandhi Srinivas, and Dharmana Prasad Rao has left the party in disarray. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy must now navigate these challenges carefully if he is to rebuild his party’s image and credibility. The coming weeks will be critical for the future of YSRCP, and Jagan’s leadership will tested like never before.