Kiran Kumar Reddy, ex-Andhra CM quits Congress; joins BJP
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N Kiran Kumar Reddy, a former leader of the Congress and the final undivided Andhra Pradesh chief minister, joined the BJP on Friday, praising the prime minister and criticising the opposition party's leadership. In the presence of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, Reddy switched to the BJP and criticised the Congress leadership for failing to heed the will of the people and change course.
They believe they are correct and all others, including the people of India, are wrong, he said.
They want authority to control but don't want to work hard or take any responsibility, said the four-time former MLA, who had quit the Congress last month.
Citing his family's over six-decade-long association with the Congress, Reddy said he never imagined he will leave the party.
The Congress is getting damaged in all states and its high command does not interact with others or take their opinion, he said.
Reddy contrasted the rise of the BJP with the decline of the Congress since 1984 and lauded the ruling party's leaders led by Modi for their hard work and commitment towards the nation.
They have clarity of thought and consistency, and taking courageous decisions is the hallmark of the government, he said.
Reddy also lauded Modi's commitment to fighting corruption.
With PTI inputs