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- 09 Jul 2024 06:47 AM
- Kadapa MP by-election, Andhra Pradesh politics
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's impassioned speech at the 75th birth anniversary celebrations of YS Rajasekhar Reddy has sparked intense debate within Andhra Pradesh's political landscape. Addressing a gathering under the auspices of PCC president YS Sharmila in Mangalagiri, Revanth alluded to swirling speculations about YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's potential resignation as Pulivendula MLA to contest as Kadapa MP. He pledged robust support for Congress and Sharmila in any ensuing by-election, aiming to rejuvenate the party's stronghold in Kadapa.
Revanth unequivocally endorsed YS Sharmila as the rightful heir to YS Rajasekhar Reddy's political legacy, projecting her as a formidable contender for Chief Minister in the 2029 elections, marking her two decades in politics. He also voiced solidarity with Rahul Gandhi's Prime Ministerial ambitions while critiquing the dominance of BJP, Jagan Mohan Reddy, and Pawan Kalyan in Andhra Pradesh politics. Revanth's speech, his first major address in Andhra Pradesh since assuming office as Telangana CM, has garnered significant attention and sparked discussions about the future political landscape in the region.
The event underscored Revanth Reddy's strategic positioning within regional politics and his proactive stance in supporting Congress' resurgence in Andhra Pradesh. His comments have ignited debates on leadership succession, opposition dynamics, and electoral strategies ahead of crucial state and national elections.