Former Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) President K Chiranjeevi's close aide and party East Godavari district President Jyothula Nehru on Sunday decided to part ways with the PRP and align with former Kadapa MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy's yet-to-be-formed party.
Nehru took this decision after consultations with former minister and close aide of Jaganmohan Reddy, Pilli Subash Chandra Bose, at Irripaka in Jaggaampeta mandal in East Godavari district.
Earlier, Nehru had voiced his opposition to the PRP-Congress merger plans.
Talking to media persons after his deliberations with Bose, Nehru stated that he would organize a massive public meeting in Jaggampeta soon. He would formally join the Jagan camp along with former MLAs and former ZPTC members at the proposed meeting.
Reacting to the news, Jaganmohan Reddy is believed to have expressed his joy, and stated that the Nehru's joining him would strengthen the position of his yet-to-be-formed party in the district.
Nehru was actively associated with the Praja Rajyam Party as Chiranjeevi's program committee chairman.
He is largely credited for making possible the whirlwind tours undertaken by Chiranjeevi across the state over the past one year for highlighting issues.
Nehru's organizational skills was noticed by the Jagan camp which had been trying to lure him into its fold, sources say.
According to sources, Nehru's decision to switch over to the Jagan camp had roused the ire of Kapu leader Mudragada Padmanabham.
Courtesy: INN
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