The leader who had quit from the YSR Congress Party recently and resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat, Vijayasai Reddy, has become a hot subject of speculation on what he is likely to do next. Rumor has it that he will probably join Bharatiya Janata Party ever since he had appreciated on his Twitter post the supports of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the home minister Amit Shah to him. This has created more buzz, not least on social media, with many questioning his political direction.
Once a strong voice for the YSRCP and a sometimes vocal critic of the TDP, Vijayasai Reddy has made many wonder about his prospects of joining the BJP. The perils in his past association may make it tougher for his integration into the BJP, while others have guessed that his long association with the central leadership will make it easier for him.
Vijayasai Reddy addressed these rumors a few days back in a press conference by categorically denying them. In it, he declared that he is leaving active politics and has no intention to join BJP. He ended the ongoing speculations by putting an end to his political career.
However, Andhra Pradesh BJP President Daggubati Purandeswari quickly responded to the rumors, stating, “Vijayasai Reddy is not joining the BJP. These rumors are completely baseless, and I urge everyone not to believe them.” She further questioned, “Has anyone from the BJP, including the Prime Minister or Amit Shah, announced anything about his joining? They support every Member of Parliament, and his gratitude was simply a gesture in that context.”
Purandeswari’s swift response has raised eyebrows, as it’s rare for political figures to issue such a firm denial unless there is something to the rumors. The fact that Vijayasai Reddy has publicly announced his exit from politics, yet speculation about his possible BJP affiliation continues, has led some to wonder whether there is more to the story.
Vijayasai Reddy has had a history of close connections with the BJP leadership, particularly with Amit Shah, during his tenure as YSRCP’s Parliamentary Party leader. These past relationships have fueled further speculation that he may eventually make a move to the BJP.
While Purandeswari’s statement aims to quash the rumors, the political landscape remains unclear. Will Vijayasai Reddy truly retire from politics, or is there more unfolding behind the scenes? Only time will tell, but the political community continues to closely watch his next steps.