Blow to YSRCP as Avanthi, Grandhi quit

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has suffered a major blow with the resignation of two senior leaders, Avanthi Srinivas and Grandhi Srinivas. They cited dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership. Their exits highlight growing discontent within the party ranks, raising questions about its internal stability.
Avanthi Srinivas, a former minister and prominent YSRCP leader, announced his resignation on Thursday, accusing party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy of ignoring the struggles of grassroots workers. In a press statement, he revealed that he had submitted his resignation letter to both Reddy and North Andhra coordinator V Vijayasai Reddy. Srinivas criticized the party leadership for being disconnected from the challenges faced by field-level activists over the past five years and expressed frustration at the lack of internal reforms.
His departure follows a series of high-profile exits from the party, suggesting potential deeper rifts.
Meanwhile, in West Godavari, former MLA Grandhi Srinivas also resigned from the party, citing personal reasons. Srinivas, who had gained prominence by defeating Jana Sena leader Pawan Kalyan in the 2019 elections, further distanced himself from active politics following his defeat in the 2024 elections. Despite early speculation that he would be inducted into Jagan’s Cabinet, Srinivas never received a post, which contributed to his dissatisfaction.
His decision to quit comes just a day before the party’s proposed dharna to address farmers’ issues. Close associates have hinted that he may join the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) soon, a move that would be a significant development in West Godavari politics.
These resignations mark a turbulent period for YSRCP, with analysts closely watching whether they signal broader unrest within the party.