On Saturday, the former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu announced quitting the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), just eight days after joining. He announced his departure on X with a post, “This is to inform everyone that I have decided to quit YSRCP party and stay out of politics for a little while”.
Moreover, Rayudu was a prominent cricket player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Chennai Super King (CSK) team and retired in May 2020. After which, he joined Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP on December 28, 2023.
Reason Behind indulgent of Ambati Rayudu in party
Rayudu was inducted into the party by the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, and two other Deputy CMs K Narayana Swamy and P Mithun Reddy. Regarding this, the party posted on X, “In the presence of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Ambati Tirupati Rayudu joined YSRCP at the CM’s camp”.
Moreover, Rayudu expressed his interest to contribute in public development schemes and social upliftment. As Rayudu hails from the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh that gives him a familiar background and a strong local support, which will strengthen YSRCP’s popularity and appeal to more regional voters for future electoral campaigns.
Why Rayudu left YSRCP?
Ambati Rayudu’s departure remains unclear, as he hasn’t publicly divulged the exact reason behind his departure from the party. However, there are several possibilities behind Rayudu’s leaving YSRCP.
According to some reports, Rayudu is possibly caught up in the excitement of political engagement, which he lacks in preparations that are required in active politics, experience and public scrutiny. Moreover, it is expected that he might have disagreements with the party’s functioning or have some personal reasons that resulted in sudden withdrawal from the party.
Implications for the party
The ex-cricketers sudden exit splashed shockwaves in the party and created ambiguity and rumors, that are surfing everywhere. And this issue is getting bigger day by day.
However, YSRCP’s firm grip on the state remained unshaken for a longer time. But Rayudu’s absence complicates the situation, as the party is currently in power. So, addressing to public’s curiosity, and clarifying the reasons behind Rayudu’s exit will help in minimizing the damage, both internally and externally.
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