Kiran Kumar Reddy, the last Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, joined the BJP after quitting the Congress.
Resignation from Congress
In a one-line letter of resignation to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Reddy wrote: “Please accept this letter as my resignation from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress.”
Political History
Kiran Kumar Reddy, who had opposed the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, quit the Congress in 2014 and formed the Samaikya Andhra Party. But could not win a single seat. Later, he again joined the Congress but was not much active in the state’s politics.
Role in Telangana Polls
Reddy could play an important role in the Telangana polls scheduled for December this year. According to Telugu Samayam, Reddy has good relations with many leaders of Telangana. His deep understanding of Telangana politics could prove to be a big weapon for the BJP which is going solo in the elections.
No Alliance with Other Parties
Earlier this month, Telangana BJP president Bandi Sanjay made it clear that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will have no alliance with any party in the state.
Family Political Background
N Amarnath Reddy, Kiran Kumar Reddy’s father, was an elected member of the legislative assembly (MLA) from the Vayalpadu constituency in Annamayya district for three consecutive terms. Similarly, Kiran Reddy also won three elections from the same constituency in 1989, 1999, and 2004.
Political Career
Later in 2009, he contested and won from the Pileru constituency. Kiran Reddy served as the Congress party’s chief whip in the assembly from 2004 to 2009, following which he was elected as the assembly speaker during the tenure of YS Rajasekhar Reddy. After the demise of YS Rajasekhar Reddy, Kiran Reddy became the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, succeeding K Rosaiah.
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