Jagan Reddy Faces Party Dissent Over Candidate Selection Ahead of Andhra Pradesh Polls
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Jagan Mohan Reddy has begun selecting candidates for upcoming Andhra Pradesh assembly elections, dropping some sitting MLAs based on surveys and feedback.
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He is facing disgruntlement from MLAs who are being denied tickets or shifted constituencies, some of whom are threatening to quit the party.
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Jagan initially patiently explained his decisions to MLAs but has now started speaking more firmly to those resisting.
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He has assigned senior party leaders to convince MLAs about his decisions on changes to candidate list.
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The final list of YSR Congress party candidates will likely be ready by the first week of January.