The state political adviser and Rajya Sabha MP, Mr K.V.P. Ramachandra Rao, shifted alliance on Thursday and dumped Kadapa MP Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and moved along with his flock to new Chief Minister Mr N. Kiran Kumar Reddy’s camp.
Several former ministers and MLAs who were earlier vociferous in their support for Jagan were also seen tailing the new CM throughout the day.
During Mr Kiran Kumar Reddy’s first press conference as Chief Minister, MLAs like Mr Jogi Ramesh, Mr Rajesh, Mr Sudheer Reddy, Mr K. Lakshma Reddy, whip Mr Sailajanath, the former minister, Mr D. Nagender, and Md Ali Shabbir, were standing behind the new Chief Minister as disciplined soldiers.
Sources close to Mr Ramachandra Rao confirmed that his pro-Jagan days were over. Mr Rao was very close to YSR and had tried to install his son as chief minister following the sudden demise of his friend.
“He (Mr Ramachandra Rao) has been gradually distancing himself from Jagan because of the latter’s approach. Despite explaining the supremacy of the party, Jagan chose to take on Mrs Sonia Gandhi leaving Mr Ramachandra Rao with no option,” a close follower of Mr Ramachandra Rao pointed out.
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