Gudivada Amarnath Counters Vijayasai Reddy’s Remarks

Former Rajya Sabha member Vijayasai Reddy recently stated that a close circle around YSRCP chief Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy was responsible for his distancing from the party. He further remarked that if Jagan Mohan Reddy did not distance himself from this group, his political future would be at risk.

Responding to these statements, YSRCP leader and former minister Gudivada Amarnath criticized Vijayasai Reddy, questioning the inconsistency in his statements. "The remarks made by Vijayasai Reddy when he was in YSRCP and spoke from Delhi are completely different from what he is saying now in Vijayawada," Amarnath said.

Amarnath countered Vijayasai Reddy’s claim, stating that the group surrounding Jagan Mohan Reddy consists of the people. He challenged the notion of political factions, asking, “Is there any party without a close circle? Does Chandrababu Naidu not have one?” He further remarked that Vijayasai Reddy, who was once part of this circle, was now criticizing it, questioning the sudden change in stance.

He also took a jibe at Vijayasai Reddy’s political moves, suggesting that shifts in loyalty often occur when new allegiances form. "When one develops affection for someone new, their old loyalties fade," he said, adding that he was unsure who Vijayasai Reddy now favored. He dismissed expectations from a politician who had switched parties, implying that such actions were predictable.

Amarnath went on to categorize the current political landscape into three groups: those aligned with the opposition alliance, those loyal to YSRCP, and those who align themselves with whichever party is in power. He criticized individuals who held key positions in YSRCP when the party was in power but were now switching allegiances. "Would they have left if Jagan Mohan Reddy was still in power?" he questioned.

Finally, he cast doubt on public support for Vijayasai Reddy’s recent statements, suggesting that his comments indicated a renewed interest in active politics.