Andhra CM Jagan's Hamletian Dilemma on Tie Up With NDA

Andhra CM Jagan's Hamletian Dilemma on Tie Up With NDA

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy is facing a Hamletian dilemma - to do or not to do. According to reliable sources, PM Modi wants him to join the NDA. Though the YSRCP chief is tempted, local political considerations are preventing him from joining the BJP led NDA.

Jagan who met the PM in New Delhi on Tuesday, declined to comment on the outcome. According to his close confidantes, the purpose of his Delhi visit was different, nothing to do with the possibility of him joining the NDA, but it was also discussed.

After Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP walked out of the Modi government in 2018, there was a proposal to rope in YSRCP. But, Jagan did not show much interest. The YSRCP supremo fears that joining the NDA, might turn Muslims and Christians against him in the state. Minorities, who constitute over 10% of the total population, are the hardcore backers of Jaganmohan Reddy.

He is also worried that joining the government might reduce his bargaining powers with the government. He feels that staying out and extending issue-based support would help him as he won't be blamed for the failures of the Centre. News18