Two MPs, one MLA who quit YSRCP recently, join TDP

Amaravati: Two MPs and an MLA who recently quit the ruling YSRCP joined TDP on Saturday in the presence of N Chandrababu Naidu.

L Sri Krishna Devarayalu, who left the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP in January, joined the opposition party at a public meeting held in Gurazala Assembly constituency.

"We have only 50 days until the elections, and we need to prepare diligently. This is not merely a contest between two families or two communities. It transcends individual interests; it is about addressing the issues facing the people of Palnadu, securing their future, and advancing Palnadu's development projects," said Sri Krishna Devarayalu, addressing the public meeting.

Known for his passionate representation of the people of Andhra Pradesh and Guntur district, Devarayalu raised several matters of local importance including the maintenance of the Srisailam Dam, compensation to chili farmers devastated by thrips, and illegal siphoning of Krishna river water.

During his resignation from the YSRCP, Devarayalu stated that he wanted to end the confusion over the contesting candidate. "In the last few days, there was a discussion among leaders that the party would be giving the ticket to another leader, possibly to field a BC candidate from the constituency. So I decided to resign", said Devarayalu.

Likewise, V Prabhakar Reddy, Rajya Sabha member from Andhra Pradesh, who recently quit the ruling YSRCP, joined TDP on Saturday in Nellore.

Prabhakar Reddy joined the opposition party along with his wife V Prasanthi Reddy in the presence of TDP supremo Naidu.

"Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy joining (TDP) brings in new encouragement and gives an understanding that we can easily win," said Naidu, addressing a party meeting.

The former CM asserted that YSRCP is emptying out in Nellore district, referring to the influx of a few more leaders from the ruling party to TDP.

Reddy was elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2018 under YSRCP and his tenure is set to end shortly.

Earlier today, Mylavaram MLA Vasanta Krishna Prasad also joined TDP after quitting the YSRCP.

Other MPs who recently quit YSRCP include M Sreenivasulu Reddy from Ongole, Balashowry Vallabhaneni (Machilipatnam) and K Raghu Ramakrishna Raju (Narasapuram).