A Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party met Legislative Council Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju wearing a Jana Sena Party scarf and requested that his resignation be accepted. The Chairman is currently reviewing resignations of six YSRCP MLCs who claim they stepped down voluntarily after the 2024 elections.

What Happened?

Following YSRCP’s defeat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections:

Several senior leaders left the party.
Six MLCs submitted resignations in August 2024.
The Chairman kept the resignations pending.
Notices were issued seeking clarification.

One of the MLCs, Jayamangalam Venkata Ramana, appeared before the Chairman wearing a Jana Sena scarf and reiterated his request for resignation acceptance.

Chairman Seeks Clarification

Chairman Koyye Moshen Raju reportedly asked:

Whether the resignation was voluntary
Whether any external pressure was involved

Jayamangalam Venkata Ramana stated that:

He resigned voluntarily from YSRCP
There was no pressure
His resignation should be accepted immediately

Other MLCs who met the Chairman include:

Karri Padmashree
Kalyana Chakravarthy
Marri Rajasekhar
Pothula Sunitha

They clarified that their resignations were submitted voluntarily and reaffirmed their earlier stance.

Political Context

YSRCP is currently limited to 11 seats in the Assembly.
The party still holds influence in the Legislative Council.
The coalition government now controls the Assembly.

The Chairman’s decision will significantly affect the numerical strength and balance within the Council.

What Happens Next?

The Chairman will review explanations from all six MLCs.
A formal decision on acceptance of resignations is pending.
The outcome could alter Council arithmetic and political alignments.

Until the resignations are officially accepted, the MLCs technically remain members of YSRCP in the Legislative Council.

Key Entities

Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party – YSRCP
Jana Sena Party – Alliance party
Koyye Moshen Raju – Council Chairman
Jayamangalam Venkata Ramana – MLC seeking resignation acceptance
Karri Padmashree – MLC
Kalyana Chakravarthy – MLC
Marri Rajasekhar – MLC
Pothula Sunitha – MLC

Final Verdict

The political shift within Andhra Pradesh’s Legislative Council is entering a decisive phase. With six YSRCP MLCs reaffirming their voluntary resignations and openly aligning with Jana Sena, the Chairman’s ruling will determine whether the resignations are accepted or kept pending.

The decision could reshape Council dynamics and further weaken YSRCP’s institutional presence post-2024 elections.