Subba Reddy terms YSRCP candidates ‘coordinators’

In a move that has sent shockwaves through the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), senior leader and regional coordinator of North Andhra, YV Subba Reddy, has created significant confusion by declaring the candidates announced in the seven released lists thus far as mere ‘coordinators’ and not confirmed contenders for the upcoming elections.
Subbareddy’s statement has left both party members and the announced ‘candidates’ themselves scrambling for answers. The senior leader further added that the party’s final election manifesto and the actual list of candidates will only be revealed during the upcoming ‘Medarametla meeting’, the final preparatory gathering before the elections.
Experts and party insiders are left speculating about the motives behind Subbareddy’s controversial announcement. Some suggest it might be a strategic move to curb further defections, as the YSRCP has recently witnessed a significant exodus of members, particularly sitting MLAs and MPs, to other political parties. This ambiguity has created significant anxiety among the party’s ‘coordinator’ candidates, who have already begun campaigning under the assumption they are confirmed contenders. The uncertainty surrounding their actual status has left many questioning the point of investing time and resources into their campaigns without a guaranteed seat in the elections.
Sources close to the party reveal that the YSRCP is planning its next preparatory meeting next month, where crucial announcements regarding changes and additions to the candidate list are expected. This meeting is seen as crucial for the YSRCP, as the party grapples with the pressure of retaining its members and presenting a clear and unified front in the upcoming elections. The final list of candidates is expected to be revealed only after the Medarametla meeting, bringing an end to the current state of uncertainty and providing some much-needed clarity for the YSRCP and its supporters.