Unrest in YSRCP over denial of tickets, constituency shifts

The recent decisions by the YSRCP leadership to deny tickets to certain incumbent MLAs and relocate others to neighbouring constituencies have triggered unrest within the ruling party. Some MLAs express strong dissent, challenging the rationale behind these moves.
A YSRCP leader posed a critical question, “With a satisfaction level of 86% and confidence in winning all 175 seats, why deny tickets and shift MLAs to different constituencies?” The appointment of former Karnataka MP Santha as in-charge of the Hindupur Lok Sabha constituency was labelled as ‘ridiculous’ by another YSRCP leader.
Speaking anonymously, a senior YSRCP leader deplored the trend of making MLAs scapegoats for mistakes they did not commit. “Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has not granted appointments even to ministers. The departure of senior leaders like Kapu Ramachandra Reddy raises questions about the political acumen of others like Vijayasai Reddy, Sajjala, and YS Subba Reddy,” the senior leader remarked.
Dissident YSRCP MLAs questioned whether Jagan Mohan Reddy’s public image had suffered to the extent that denial of tickets and shifts were necessary for damage control. Criticism was directed at Jagan Mohan Reddy for centralising decision-making over the last four and a half years without consulting senior leaders. Some accused him of shifting blame onto sitting MLAs while sidelining their role.
A Guntur district YSRCP MLA pointed out that MLAs felt sidelined as most work was undertaken by volunteers. Expressing frustration, the MLA highlighted the challenge of voicing concerns to the Chief Minister’s Office officials due to the lack of appointments.
“We are compelled to stand before coordinators with folded hands, as the Chief Minister does not pay heed to our concerns. This reflects Jagan Mohan Reddy’s failure, yet he seeks to make us scapegoats,” the YSRCP leader stated.
A senior leader expressed dismay, saying, “Despite having over 40 years of political experience, we find ourselves standing before individuals like Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, and Vijayasai Reddy, who tell us we were denied tickets.”
“In light of YS Sharmila’s entry into Congress and the emergence of other political parties, there is confidence that viable alternatives exist,” asserted another senior leader.