Chandrababu Naidu's 'Kansa Mama' Jab At Jagan Reddy Over Wedding Venue Row With Sister
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has criticized YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy for refusing to allow his sister, YS Sharmila, to host her daughter's wedding at their family home in Bengaluru. Naidu labeled Reddy as 'Kansa Mama' and accused him of failing in his familial and political duties.
Why it matters
The public dispute highlights the intersection of personal family conflicts and political rivalry in Andhra Pradesh, reflecting broader tensions between the two leaders.
The wedding card had been printed and the date fixed. But there was a problem with the venue.What began as a family row between YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and his sister, YS Sharmila, over a Bengaluru house has now landed in the middle of Andhra Pradesh politics.Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday accused the YSRCP chief of being "like Kansa Mama" (the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology) and of failing "as an elder brother".Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president YS Sharmila wants to hold her daughter's wedding at the Yelahanka Palace, Bengaluru home of Jagan Reddy. But he asked her to find another venue, citing security risks.Reddy's party responded by releasing his letter to Sharmila.
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