Fri Jan 24 19:30:00 IST 2025: **Veteran YSR Congress Leader Vijayasai Reddy Quits Politics**

VIJAYAWADA, Andhra Pradesh – Jan. 24, 2025 – In a stunning development, Vijayasai Reddy, a key leader of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and Rajya Sabha MP, has announced his resignation from politics. Reddy, a close confidante of Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, stated he will not be joining any other political party and plans to pursue farming instead.

The announcement comes amidst widespread discontent within the YSRCP following the party’s significant loss in the recent Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections, where they secured only 11 seats. Several key party leaders, including some close to the Chief Minister, have already resigned from their posts or party membership. Reddy’s departure is seen as a particularly heavy blow, given his crucial role in the party’s rise to power.

Political analysts point to Reddy’s instrumental role in the YSRCP’s 2019 electoral victory, crediting him with key strategic decisions and behind-the-scenes maneuvering that led to Jagan Mohan Reddy’s ascension as Chief Minister. However, his influence within the party waned after the 2019 elections, with his responsibilities reportedly diminishing and criticism leveled against him.

Reddy’s resignation is being interpreted as a significant setback for the YSRCP, with analysts describing him as the Chief Minister’s “right hand.” The reasons behind his sudden decision remain unclear, although the party’s recent electoral defeat and internal strife are speculated as contributing factors. The development is expected to trigger further speculation and reshuffling within the ranks of the YSRCP.

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