The Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) is an Indian regional political party based in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Its president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy serves as the state’s chief minister. However, his selection as the party chief permanently has now become a concern for the Election Commission of India.
The ECI categorically conveyed its rejection and no tolerance with regards to the organisational post in the political party translated to being permanent in the name of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
ECI has come across several media reports and has made the statement. The ECI also directed that Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party be directed to conclude the internal enquiry at the earliest and make a clear and categorical public announcement contradicting the said media/newspaper reports.
In a statement, the election commission also said, “The Commission categorically rejects any attempt or even a hint of any organisational post being of permanent nature being inherently anti-democracy.”
In a response to the ECI, the party sources have confirmed that the party launched an internal inquiry and a formal report will be filed soon in the matter.
On the other hand, YSRCP is currently the fifth largest party in the Lok Sabha with 22 seats.