Prior to the 2024 election results, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy was widely recognized as a formidable leader, having led the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YCP) to a decisive victory in the 2019 elections. His leadership was marked by a warrior-like spirit as he secured 151 MLA seats and effectively sidelined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). However, following a significant setback in the 2024 elections, where YCP managed to win only 11 seats, Jagan's earlier image of invincibility appears to be fading.

In the aftermath of this electoral defeat, Jagan Mohan Reddy has retreated to his residence in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, and is rarely seen in Andhra Pradesh except during major incidents. His current actions, including legal battles for additional security and the status of opposition leader, have further fueled perceptions of weakness and vulnerability. The contrast between his past robust public presence and his current, more subdued approach is stark.

Rather than maintaining his connection with the public despite the defeat, Jagan has focused on securing perks that seem disconnected from public welfare. This shift from a dynamic leader to one engaged in legal disputes and seeking personal advantages has diminished his former warrior image. As he struggles with self-doubt and contemplates why his welfare schemes and volunteer programs have not resonated as expected, Jagan’s current predicament suggests that his internal battles may become as challenging as his political ones, especially when compared to Chandrababu Naidu’s continued focus on Amaravati and Andhra Pradesh's development.