“In a longstanding rift between the Congress party and Jagan Mohan Reddy spanning over a decade, tensions escalated further when Jagan parted ways with Congress, effectively dismantling its influence in AP. Adding to the friction, Sharmila’s appointment as AP Congress president intensified criticism towards Jagan.
Amidst these developments, YCP Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah, appointed by Jagan in 2022 to court BC voters, has now pledged support to the Congress party in Telangana. This move is seen as a significant shift, bolstering the candidacy of Chintapandu Naveen, alias Teenmaar Mallanna, contesting under the Congress banner in the Graduate MLC election.
Jagan’s strategy to nominate Krishnaiah aimed to appease BC voters in AP, but the MP’s support for the Congress candidate has unexpectedly escalated tensions. The implications of this endorsement amidst Jagan’s ongoing disputes with Congress and its new leadership, particularly Sharmila, may further ignite existing political volatility.
As AP awaits the electoral outcome on June 4th, speculation mounts whether Jagan will take disciplinary action in response to these developments.”
