Former TDP leaders from Ponnur join YSRCP in the presence of Jagan
Former Telugu Desam Party leaders Mandava Goutham and Mandava Lakshmi Neeraja have officially joined the YSR Congress Party. The induction was overseen by YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in Tadepalli.
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Political defections are key indicators of shifting power dynamics and organizational strength within regional political parties.
Former Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders Mandava Goutham and Mandava Lakshmi Neeraja from Ponnur Assembly constituency in Guntur district joined the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Wednesday in the presence of party president and former Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The induction took place at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, where Mr. Jagan welcomed the two leaders and called upon them to work towards strengthening the party in the Ponnur constituency.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Goutham and Ms. Lakshmi Neeraja said they were inspired by Mr. Jagan’s leadership, ideology and commitment to public welfare. They described the YSRCP as a party committed to safeguarding people’s interests and addressing public issues, and pledged to work for the organisation’s growth.
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