YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has positioned himself as a leader of the masses, placing his faith in both God and the voters. While this approach is commendable, it doesn't mean that he can disregard others and act without prudence.
With the upcoming elections, there are certain missteps he has already taken, which might lead to undesirable consequences.
Take the case of Vidadala Rajini, a politician who jumped from TDP to YCP. She was known for vehemently criticizing Jagan Mohan Reddy during her tenure in the TDP. However, enticed by the promise of a ticket, she joined the YCP at the last moment. She managed to win just because of Jagan-Wave of 2019.
Not stopping there, Jagan Mohan Reddy even promoted her to the position of a Minister, a role usually reserved for those who have demonstrated years of loyalty within the party. However, Jagan seemed to overlook such considerations, elevating her at the expense of neglecting and disappointing deserving and loyal candidates.
It's evident that Vidadala Rajini's political moves are motivated by group politics and other disruptive elements. She's also facing corruption allegations from within the party itself. Many complain that she doesn't even listen to the local MP and senior leaders. This situation presents a dilemma for senior leaders in the district who have won as MLAs for multiple times. Rajini's ministerial position forces them to show obligatory respect, which could prove distressing for these seasoned and loyal leaders.
When questioned about the opinions of the locals in Chilakaluripeta, they are asserting that the YCP is likely to lose the MLA seat to the TDP this time. If this indeed becomes the outcome, despite the encouragement shown to Rajni through a ticket and her subsequent elevation to the Ministry, then one might question the effectiveness of such efforts.
Given this perspective, it's important to consider that if Rajni is not offered the MLA ticket to contest in the upcoming election, she could easily switch allegiances to another party without displaying even a hint of loyalty. This is the current state of affairs in the Chilakaluripeta Constituency.
A similar scenario unfolds with Ushasri in Anantapur. Despite lacking seniority in the party and failing to make significant positive contributions, she was appointed as a Minister. Furthermore, this elevation came at the expense of sidelining senior loyalists from the region.
Unknowingly, Jagan Mohan Reddy has set up potential time bombs within the party in almost every district, which could detonate when circumstances become unfavorable for them. Individuals like these don't demonstrate loyalty; they're quick to shift allegiances if they feel things aren't going their way within the party.
To address this, a crucial step would be to avoid placing disloyal candidates as reporting authorities above the loyal ones.
In addition, those who are genuinely committed and hardworking should hold authoritative positions over those who are idle, but the otherwise.
Missteps within the party's ecosystem could have adverse effects at crucial time. Hope this serves as a cautionary note and a warning signal for potential danger.