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Kotamreddy Alleges YSRC Rivalry Led to Plenary Clash
Nellore MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy made several allegations about former YSRC leaders Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and V. Vijayasai Reddy.
He said the two leaders had a disagreement during a party meeting in 2022.
Kotamreddy claimed that Sajjala physically attacked Vijayasai during that disagreement.
These claims were made at a press conference, and the account is attributed to Kotamreddy.
He also said Sajjala criticised him for helping farmers who were stuck because of heavy rain.
Kotamreddy said he helped them find accommodation and meet other needs.
He blamed internal problems and other actions for hurting the YSRC after its 2024 election defeat.
He asked the opposition party to stop creating conflict and support the state’s development.
Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy alleged an internal rivalry between Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and V. Vijayasai Reddy during the previous government.
He claimed Sajjala assaulted Vijayasai during a 2022 YSRC plenary in Mangalagiri after a dispute over who could speak.
Kotamreddy said Sajjala later criticised him for helping Amaravati farmers stranded by rain in Nellore.
He described assisting the farmers with accommodation and other needs as a humanitarian gesture.
Following the YSRC’s 2024 election defeat, Kotamreddy urged the party to introspect and cooperate with the government.
- Who
- Nellore Rural MLA Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy made allegations involving former YSRC leaders Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and V. Vijayasai Reddy.
- What
- Kotamreddy alleged that Sajjala and Vijayasai had an internal rivalry, including a physical altercation at a 2022 party plenary.
- Where
- The alleged altercation was at a YSRC plenary in Mangalagiri. Kotamreddy addressed the press conference at his office and referred to events involving farmers in Nellore.
- When
- The alleged altercation occurred during the YSRC plenary in 2022; Kotamreddy made the claims on Tuesday after the party’s 2024 election defeat.
- Why
- Kotamreddy said the YSRC should introspect after its defeat and stop creating unrest, threatening investors, or encouraging caste and religious divisions.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy, Nellore Rural MLA
- Alleged rivalry
- Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy and V. Vijayasai Reddy
- Alleged incident
- Kotamreddy claimed Sajjala assaulted Vijayasai during a 2022 YSRC plenary.
- Location of plenary
- Mangalagiri
- Farmers’ episode
- Kotamreddy said he helped Amaravati farmers stranded by rain in Nellore.
- Election reference
- Kotamreddy referred to the YSRC’s defeat in the 2024 elections.
- Appeal
- He urged the opposition to cooperate with the government on state development.
Sources
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