Amid reports that a few more Rajya Sabha members are likely to resign from the YSR Congress Party in the coming days, party president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy appears to be seeking assurances from the MPs that they will remain with the party.
After two Rajya Sabha members, Mopidevi Venkataramana and Beeda Mastan Rao, resigned from the party and the Upper House on Thursday, party general secretary V Vijay Sai Reddy clarified that there was no question of his resigning from the party or his Rajya Sabha membership and that he would remain loyal to the party.
On Friday, another Rajya Sabha member, R. Krishnaiah, also clarified that he would continue in the Upper House, stating that he has a lot to do for the Backward Classes (BCs) using his position. However, he did not explicitly say he would remain with the YSRCP.
In the afternoon, YSRCP MPs Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy and Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose firmly dismissed recent rumors suggesting they were leaving the party.
Speaking to the media at the party's central office, Pilli Subhash Chandra Bose clarified that the reports about him leaving the party were false.
Asserting that the YSR family has always supported him, he said he was rich in loyalty and dedication to the YSR family, although he may not be wealthy in financial terms.
He mentioned that he entered politics because he believed in the vision of Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, and his journey in politics will continue with Jagan Mohan Reddy.
MP Alla Ayodhya Rami Reddy reiterated his commitment to the YSRCP and the leadership of Jagan Mohan Reddy. Both MPs condemned the speculation about them and other Rajya Sabha members leaving the party.
Subhash Chandra Bose pointed out that, except for a few, all YSRCP Rajya Sabha members are firmly with the party. He expressed disappointment that such baseless rumors continue to circulate despite their unwavering loyalty to the party.
Both MPs criticized the decision of some Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council members to resign from the party, stating that this was a betrayal of the party and its leader, especially when there is no possibility of immediate replacements.
They expressed their strong disapproval of such actions, highlighting that they undermine the party's efforts and leadership. They emphasized that winning and losing in politics is not permanent, but it is crucial to uphold values in political life.