Mopidevi's Bold Counterattack: A Call for Jagan's Reflection

Hours following V Vijay Sai Reddy's response to criticisms made by YSR Congress Party chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy regarding trustworthiness and integrity, Mopidevi Venkata Ramana, another ex-MP, delivered a forceful counterargument. Having recently departed from the YSR Congress Party to align with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Ramana highlighted that Jagan would recognize the genuine reasons behind his and others' resignations if he were introspective. "His conscience knows whether I succumbed to pressure or inducements when quitting the party and the Rajya Sabha seat. If I were someone who yielded to pressure or inducements, I wouldn't have been implicated as a co-accused in Jagan's alleged illegal assets cases," Mopidevi articulated.

Dokka Manikya Vara Prasad, another political figure who transitioned from the YSRCP to the TDP, joined in criticizing Jagan. He challenged Jagan's right to discuss integrity and ethical values, pointing out the growing number of leaders departing the YSRCP. Prasad attributed this exodus to a collective disenchantment with Jagan's domineering style and arrogance. This wave of disapproval among former allies underscores a deeper crisis within the party, reflecting discontent with leadership and a quest for a more principled political alignment.

These incidents paint a picture of internal strife and ideological clashes within the YSR Congress Party, highlighting a significant shift in Andhra Pradesh's political landscape. As more leaders voice their disillusionment and defect to rival parties, it signals potential changes in voter allegiance and party dynamics ahead of future elections. Such movements not only mark a realignment of political loyalties but also underscore the importance of leadership ethics in retaining party unity and public support.