Vijaya Sai Reddy’s Plenary Allegation Puts Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy Under Spotlight

A fresh controversy has erupted within Andhra Pradesh politics after former Rajya Sabha member Vijaya Sai Reddy made a serious allegation against senior YSR Congress Party leader Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy. Sai Reddy has claimed that he was physically attacked by Sajjala during the YSRCP’s plenary meeting in 2022, bringing an old party-related episode back into the political conversation.

The allegation has attracted considerable attention because both leaders were once important figures within the YSRCP leadership structure. Sai Reddy was closely associated with YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and had played a prominent role in the party, while Sajjala emerged as one of the key organisational and political voices around the YSRCP leadership.

According to reports surrounding Sai Reddy’s recent open letter, he alleged that Sajjala physically assaulted him during the 2022 plenary. The claim was presented as part of a wider criticism of the internal functioning of the YSRCP and the influence of a group of leaders around Jagan.

A serious claim from a former party insider

The allegation is particularly significant because it comes from someone who was once considered a trusted member of Jagan’s political circle. Sai Reddy had been associated with the YSR family for several years and occupied important positions during the YSRCP’s rise.

His latest comments therefore go beyond an ordinary political disagreement. By referring to an alleged physical confrontation at a major party gathering, Sai Reddy has raised questions about the nature of internal differences that existed within the party.

However, the allegation remains a claim made by Sai Reddy and should not be treated as an independently established fact without corroborating evidence or an official finding.

What happened at the 2022 plenary?

The incident in question reportedly relates to the YSRCP plenary held in 2022. At the time, the event was an important gathering for the party and brought together its senior leaders and cadre.

Details surrounding the alleged confrontation were not widely discussed publicly at the time. The issue has resurfaced now following Sai Reddy’s recent criticism of the leadership group around Jagan.

Subsequent political commentary has added another layer to the controversy. Former YSRCP leader Kotamreddy Sreedhar Reddy has reportedly backed the basic allegation, claiming that Sajjala did physically confront Sai Reddy during the 2022 plenary. He further alleged that the incident occurred inside a bathroom and involved Sajjala grabbing Sai Reddy by his collar and striking him. These are also allegations reported by political media and have not been independently established.

Questions over Jagan’s alleged silence

Another element that has intensified the controversy is the question of what Jagan allegedly knew about the incident.

Sai Reddy has claimed that Jagan was aware of what happened but did not intervene. That allegation has generated political speculation because of Sai Reddy’s long association with the YS family.

Political observers are now examining whether the episode reflects deeper disagreements within the party leadership at the time. The controversy also comes against the backdrop of Sai Reddy’s increasingly critical statements about the YSRCP and its internal decision-making.

Reports have noted that questions are being raised over why Jagan allegedly remained silent if such an incident took place. At the same time, there is no independent confirmation establishing precisely what Jagan knew or how he responded at the time.

Sajjala camp rejects broader accusations

The controversy has also triggered a response from the Sajjala camp. Supporters of Sajjala have rejected the wider accusations made by Sai Reddy and questioned his version of events.

The dispute is therefore developing into more than a disagreement between two individuals. It has become part of a broader political battle over the functioning of the YSRCP, the role of its senior leaders and the reasons behind the deterioration of relations between Sai Reddy and the party leadership.

Sai Reddy’s recent public criticism comes after his departure from active YSRCP politics and his decision to pursue a separate political path. His open letter has targeted several aspects of the party’s internal functioning and has placed Sajjala at the centre of some of his allegations.

Old differences return to the political spotlight

The latest episode highlights how internal political disputes can resurface years after the events allegedly occurred. The 2022 plenary is now being discussed again because of claims made by former insiders, with competing versions of what happened.

For the YSRCP, the controversy arrives at a politically sensitive time. The party is attempting to rebuild its organisation following its poor performance in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh elections, while preparations and political positioning ahead of future electoral battles are already attracting attention.

Whether the alleged confrontation at the 2022 plenary can be independently established remains unclear. For now, the issue rests largely on allegations and counter-allegations from political figures.

What is certain is that Sai Reddy’s claim has reopened questions about the relationship between two once-prominent YSRCP leaders and has brought renewed attention to the internal power dynamics of the party during its previous tenure in government.