IS AP CM Not Confident About The New Cabinet?

Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had announced a new cabinet the other day. The Cabinet had 10 old names and 15 new names.

This contrasts to Jagan's earlier statement that 2-3 old names may come back. It is clear that the leaders' pressure worked, and Jagan gave up.

In 2019, Reddy had announced all the candidates at one go in a Press meet with the only criteria being winnability. That decisiveness is not seen this time.

If you bring back 10 of 25 non-performing ministers, you are also bringing back problems.

Alla Ramakrishna Reddy was promised a cabinet berth at a public meeting if he defeats Lokesh but Mr. YS Jagan could not keep his word. Marri Rajasekhar was also promised a cabinet berth before the 2019 elections, but Mr. Reddy did not keep his word. So much for the claims of Maata Thappanu Madama Thippanu. The 2 MLAs who have defeated Powerstar Pawan Kalyan were also not considered. Anna Rambabu from Prakasam district has got the 2nd highest majority in the state only after Mr. Reddy, but he is also ignored.

The Caste equations could not accommodate Senior Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy. He was one of the MLAs who resigned for Jagan in 2011 after YSR's demise.

Even if we consider the social equations religiously followed, major castes like Kamma, Vaishya, Brahmin, and Kshatriya were not represented in the Cabinet.

They were given nominated posts that will not serve the purpose. Only Reddys are representing OCs in the Cabinet.

Jagan showed the door to Balineni, who had been with him since the beginning. YSRCP gave Botsa a second chance in the Senior's quota after he badmouthed Jagan and YSR. 8 of the 26 new districts do not have representation.

It looks like Mr. Reddy is no longer the confident man he was when he announced all contestants at one go in 2019.