Andhra CM Jagan Reddy's mother quits as YSRC honorary President to support her daughter’s party in Telangana

Vijayawada: In a sudden and surprise announcement, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy's mother Vijayamma on Friday resigned as YSRC honorary president to support her daughter Sharmila. 

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Vijayamma announced her resignation during the party's plenary session. She said that she will now support her daughter Sharmila and her new party YSR Telangana Party (YSRTP) in Telanagana. 

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Addressing the plenary session, Vijayamma said, "When he (YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) was in trouble I was with him, now he is happy here. My daughter (YS Sharmila) is fighting alone, if I don’t support her, it will be injustice...I am telling you all about this and I request all to forgive me.

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