Jeevan Reddy announces resignation from MLC post

Senior Congress leader Jeevan Reddy has decided to resign from his position as Member of the Legislative Council (MLC). Jeevan Reddy voiced his dissatisfaction with recent events within the party, stating that decisions were made without his involvement. He dismissed rumors about leaving the Congress, confirming he has no plans to join the BJP and hasn’t been contacted by them.

The recent induction of BRS MLA Sanjay Kumar into the Congress has stirred unrest, particularly since Jeevan Reddy was reportedly not informed about it. This development played a role in his decision to step down, as the migration of leaders from BRS to Congress adds to the political turbulence.

During discussions with his supporters about his future, Jeevan Reddy confirmed his resignation. MLAs Adluri Lakshman and Aadhi Srinivas tried to dissuade him from making any hard decisions. However, after 40 years in politics, Jeevan Reddy expressed his frustration over not feeling respected within the party. He mentioned plans to take up agriculture, questioning the value of his public service when respect is missing.