A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged that both YSRCP and Congress are the same, headed by persons from the same family in the state, Congress has revealed its moves to ensure a hard hit on Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy’s bastion, Kadapa.
Unlike Modi, who has formed an alliance with TDP but is showing interest in YSRCP, Congress seems to be on a warpath with Jagan’s regime. To confine him to his home district, it has reportedly decided to field his sister and APCC chief YS Sharmila from Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency.
Though Sharmila is hesitant to contest against her family members in the polls, with pressure from the AICC leadership, she is said to be convinced of the need to be in the fray. However, no official announcement has been made on this, but there is significant discussion going on within Congress circles.
Congress sources indicate that the party is likely to release its next list of candidates on March 25, which may include several names from Andhra Pradesh. The Central Election Committee meeting of the party will be held on Tuesday, where the matter of MP candidates from AP and Telangana states is expected to be finalized.
It is known that YS Avinash Reddy, Sharmila’s cousin brother, is the sitting MP from Kadapa and is again contesting as a YSRCP candidate. He is the prime accused in the murder case of Chief Minister’s uncle, YS Vivekananda Reddy.
Initial reports suggested that Vivekananda Reddy’s daughter, Dr. Suneetha Reddy, is likely to contest as a TDP candidate from Kadapa against Avinash Reddy. However, she stated that she is not interested in entering politics.
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