Former Congress MP Vundavalli Arun Kumar, once a close associate of late Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy, has stayed away from politics for quite some time.
However, recent speculation suggested that he might play a role in Jagan 2.0, a strategy to revive the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).
Reports indicated that Jagan Mohan Reddy was trying to bring back leaders who had worked with his father, leading to speculation that Vundavalli might join YSRCP and be offered a key position.
However, on Tuesday, Vundavalli dismissed these rumors, stating in Rajahmundry that he had voluntarily retired from politics and had no intention of joining any party.
“I don’t have the patience for active politics, and I am content with what I am today,” the former Rajahmundry MP said, putting an end to speculation about his potential YSRCP entry.
Interestingly, Vundavalli expressed his admiration for Jana Sena Party (JSP) president and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, calling him the only ray of hope among political leaders in Andhra Pradesh.
He urged Pawan Kalyan to take the lead in securing Andhra Pradesh’s bifurcation promises from the central government. He advised him to push for a Supreme Court affidavit and raise the issue in the state assembly.
Vundavalli emphasized that the current political climate is favorable for achieving these demands and that Andhra Pradesh holds significant leverage over the Center.
Revealing that he had written a letter to Pawan Kalyan, Vundavalli urged him to demand ₹75,050 crore in pending bifurcation funds and take the issue to Parliament.
He expressed confidence that Pawan could successfully negotiate with the central government and insisted that he submit a formal notice in the Lok Sabha for discussion.
In the past, Vundavalli had attended meetings called by Pawan Kalyan, sharing his views. Now, his latest remarks have created a political buzz, sparking discussions about his growing alignment with Pawan’s leadership.
