Vijayasai Reddy’s Tweet Raises Questions on Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Inner Circle
Vijayasai Reddy has once again raised concerns about an influential coterie surrounding YSR Congress Party chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Previously, he had alleged that only those permitted by this inner circle could meet Jagan Mohan Reddy, and he himself had been a victim of this system. Now, he has reiterated his criticism through a metaphorical anecdote.
In a social media post, Vijayasai Reddy wrote, “In ancient times, kings used to reside in forts, surrounded by a coterie. Regardless of the struggles faced by the people or the state of the kingdom, this coterie ensured that the king remained unaware. They blinded him with praise, calling out ‘Aha, Raja! Oho, Raja!’ while manipulating events behind the scenes. As a result, both the king and the kingdom eventually perished.”
He further elaborated, stating that if a king was intelligent, he would disguise himself, venture among the people, and learn firsthand what was happening. By identifying the conspiracies of the coterie and taking action against them, he could protect his kingdom. “For a king to remain strong within his fort, he must step out, understand the people's sentiments, and grasp their aspirations. Otherwise, the coterie will not spare him, and the fort itself will be lost. The same holds true even in a democracy,” he remarked.
