Vijayasai Reddy launches Parivartana Rajaneethi Party, vows to end ‘two-family’ politics in Andhra

V. Vijayasai Reddy greets supporters in front of the flag of his new Parivartana Rajaneethi Party (PRP) at its launch in Vijayawada on Wednesday. The party says it will contest all 175 Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit: G. N. Rao Former YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Rajya Sabha member V. Vijayasai Reddy on Wednesday (November 11, 2026) launched the Parivartana Rajaneethi Party (PRP) in Vijayawada, declaring that its principal objective would be to end the dominance of two political families in Andhra Pradesh and create opportunities for a new generation of leaders.Unveiling the party, he said its flag featured a Dharma Chakra at the centre, with white and saffron as its colours.Former YSR Congress Party leader Vijayasai Reddy on Wednesday announced the launch of a new political party in Andhra Pradesh, named the Parivarthana Rajaneethi Party (PRP), in Vijayawada. He also unveiled the party flag, featuring white and orange colours, marking the formal announcement of the new political outfit. The launch marks his entry into a new political platform in the State. Video: G N Rao— The Hindu (@the_hindu) November 11, 2026Addressing the gathering after the launch, Mr. Vijayasai Reddy said he had founded the party in the presence of deities and called on people to bring about political change. The future of Andhra Pradesh was in the hands of its people and not any individual leader, he said.Alleging that both the ruling and Opposition parties had failed to address people’s basic needs, he said truth, accountability and public concerns had disappeared amid political self-praise and mutual criticism. People had the right to question anyone for wrongdoing, irrespective of whether it was Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy or himself.He said the PRP was not intended to produce another political leader but to identify and nurture leadership qualities among the youth. The party wanted a capable young person to become Chief Minister, irrespective of caste or political lineage.“Should the Chief Minister, Ministers and MLAs come only from these two families?” he asked, arguing that political leadership should be based on people’s mandate and merit rather than inheritance.Referring to Bal Thackeray in Maharashtra and Kanshi Ram in Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Vijayasai Reddy said he would play the role of a ‘margadarshi’ (mentor), guiding the party while encouraging younger leaders to take up political and executive responsibilities. He said his focus would be on building the organisation, nurturing grassroots leadership and providing opportunities to the younger generation.He said every caste and social group had capable leaders who could contribute to the State’s development. Leadership positions should not be inherited but earned through public support and ability. The party would work towards ending hereditary politics and prioritise the welfare of weaker sections, he said.Referring to his role in building the YSRCP, Mr. Vijayasai Reddy said he had worked actively for the party before leaving it. The doors of the PRP would remain open to those willing to join its political journey, he added.He announced that the PRP would contest all 175 Assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh. He also said he would take up with Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy the issue of 26 castes being removed from the Backward Classes list in Telangana. V. Vijayasai Reddy waves to the crowd in front of the flag of the Parivartana Rajaneethi Party at its launch in Vijayawada on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: G. N. Rao Predicting major political upheavals in the State, Mr. Vijayasai Reddy said the coming days would witness a strong public reaction against what he described as arrogance and misgovernance by those in power.Return to politicsMr. Vijayasai Reddy was the YSRCP’s national general secretary and the leader of its parliamentary party in the Rajya Sabha and was long seen as Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s closest aide. He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Nellore and lost. In January 2025, he resigned from the Rajya Sabha and announced that he was quitting politics. Published - November 11, 2026 01:20 pm IST