After his historic victory in the 2019 Andhra Pradesh elections, YS Jagan Reddy took a markedly different approach to public interactions. Critics noted that he moved from being highly accessible—often stepping out to meet and embrace people—to a distant Chief Minister, separated from the public by lavish paradhas. This shift earned him the nickname “Paradha CM,” as his limited engagement with citizens was seen as a key reason for losing voter connect, which ultimately proved costly in elections.
However, the YSR Congress has recently signaled a new approach for the future. According to Peddireddy Ramchandra Reddy, a close aide of Jagan, the Chief Minister plans to return in 2029 and engage directly with party cadres and the general public via phone. Ramchandra Reddy stated, “Jagan will become CM again, and he will care for cadres this time. He will even speak with ordinary citizens on the phone to understand their problems.”
While former CM Chandrababu Naidu pioneered the IVRS system, using recorded messages to collect public feedback, this new initiative by Jagan to personally speak with people over the phone appears ambitious and somewhat impractical, observers have noted. Nonetheless, the announcement underscores Jagan’s intent to strengthen his connection with voters ahead of the next election.
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