The defection of Chirala MLA Karanam Balaramakrishna Murthy from Telugu Desam Party into the ruling YSR Congress party along with his son Karanam Venkatesh and former MLA Paleti Rama Rao has caused a little disgruntlement in the group of former MLA Amanchi Krishna Mohan, who represented Chirala in the past.
It is an open secret that Karanam and Amanchi groups do not see eye to eye in Chirala. If Karanam joins YSRC, the importance of Amanchi will come down naturally.
Apparently realising that Amanchi group is a little disgruntled, senior YSRC leader and minister Balineni Srinivas Reddy took Amanchi to Jagan on Saturday to resolve the differences.
And Jagan is learnt to have promised to give some prominent nominated post with cabinet rank, that would elevate his stature in the party.
Apparently, Amanchi’s name was suggested for the post of chairman of Regional Board, which would have full powers to take up developmental activities in the region.
The chief minister also made it clear to Amanchi that all the issues pertaining to the local body elections in Chirala should be resolved in coordination with Karanam family. He promised to do justice to both the groups in the constituency, if they worked together.
