Andhra Pradesh politics has a new player. V. Vijayasai Reddy, the former YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP who was once seen as the number two in Jagan Mohan Reddy’s camp, launched his own party, the Parivartan Rajniti Party (PRP), at an event in Vijayawada on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Reports had said in advance that the launch was timed for 11.11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month, a symbolic choice that many observers read as a message to his former boss.
The launch comes just days after the TDP-led NDA swept the urban local body elections in the state and YSRCP slipped further. Vijayasai Reddy says the people of Andhra Pradesh are tired of both the ruling TDP and the opposition YSRCP and that “two families” control the political future of five crore people. In this Election Guru explainer we cover the party’s name, flag, slogan and agenda, the founder’s long journey with the YSR family, the history of new parties in Andhra Pradesh, and what PRP could mean for the 2029 elections.
Vijayasai Reddy New Party at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Party name | Parivartan Rajniti Party (PRP), also written Parivartana Rajaneethi Party |
| Founder | V. Vijayasai Reddy, former YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP |
| Launch date | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
| Venue | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh |
| Slogan | “Desham Kosam Dharmam Kosam” (For the nation, for dharma) |
| Flag | Saffron on top, white below, with a chakra (wheel) in the middle |
| Core promise | End dynasty-based politics and build youth leadership |
| Founder’s role | Says he has no ambition to become Chief Minister; wants to act as convener / mentor |
| Next events | Public meetings planned in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur |
Why Vijayasai Reddy Launched PRP
At the launch, Vijayasai Reddy argued that Andhra Pradesh politics has become a contest between two families, the Nara family of Chandrababu Naidu and the YS family of Jagan Mohan Reddy. According to reports, he said the people of the state are disillusioned with both the TDP and the YSRCP, and that this leaves room for a genuine alternative.
He also criticised the use of caste and religion for electoral gain and said PRP would be “a platform that will groom the next generation of political leaders”. At the same time he admitted the scale of the challenge, saying that launching a party is one thing, but “keeping it alive and building a strong cadre is a completely different challenge.”
PRP Flag, Slogan and Symbolism
The PRP flag has saffron on the top half and white on the bottom half, with a chakra in the middle. The slogan is “Desham Kosam Dharmam Kosam”, which means “for the nation, for dharma”. The saffron colour and the dharma-centred slogan have led some commentators to say the party is positioning itself close to a nationalist and Hindu-cultural space, rather than the welfare-plus-minority coalition that YSRCP has relied on. The party itself frames the slogan around patriotism and the protection of Andhra Pradesh’s interests.
The timing was also symbolic. Earlier reports said the party would be launched at 11.11 am on 11/11. The initials PRP also match those of actor Chiranjeevi’s Praja Rajyam Party, which was launched in 2008 and later merged with the Congress, a comparison that was widely noted in Telugu media.
Parivartan Rajniti Party Agenda and Promises
PRP has not yet released a full manifesto, but the launch speech and media reports point to these main planks:
| Agenda Point | What It Means |
|---|---|
| End dynasty politics | Challenge what he calls the two-family control of AP politics |
| Youth leadership | Give tickets and organisational posts to younger leaders |
| Leadership from every social group | Build representation across castes and communities |
| Free electricity | Reported as one of the early welfare promises |
| Employment generation | Focus on jobs for educated youth |
| Financial discipline | Criticism of the state’s debt and spending patterns |
| Protecting AP’s interests | Patriotism, public welfare and long-pending local issues |
He also urged citizens to be active participants in democracy. “They should question the wrong and appreciate good work,” he said, according to Telangana Today.
Who Is Vijayasai Reddy? Full Political Journey
Venumbaka Vijayasai Reddy is a chartered accountant who served as the personal auditor of the YSR family for about four decades. During the government of Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy he was a member of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) trust board. After YSR’s death in a helicopter crash in 2009, he became one of the closest associates of his son, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
When Jagan left the Congress and founded the YSR Congress Party in 2011, Vijayasai Reddy stayed by his side “through thick and thin”. In the CBI’s disproportionate assets case against Jagan, he was named Accused No. 2. He was arrested in 2012 and spent around 100 days in jail before getting bail. The CBI alleged that he helped set up shell companies through which money was routed into Jagan’s firms. He has always denied wrongdoing.
Within YSRCP he rose to become a Rajya Sabha MP, the party’s general secretary and the leader of its parliamentary party in Delhi. He has said YSRCP helped the NDA in Parliament after its big win in 2019. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election he contested from Nellore but lost as the TDP-led alliance swept the state.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2009 | Grows close to Jagan after YSR’s death |
| 2011 | Founding figure of YSR Congress Party |
| 2012 | Arrested in CBI DA case, ~100 days in jail |
| 2016 onwards | Rajya Sabha MP from YSRCP |
| 2019 | YSRCP wins Andhra Pradesh; he is a key strategist in Delhi |
| 2024 | Loses Nellore Lok Sabha seat |
| January 2025 | Resigns from YSRCP and Rajya Sabha, announces retirement from politics |
| 11 November 2026 | Returns with his own party, PRP |
From Retirement to a New Party
In January 2025, Vijayasai Reddy surprised Andhra Pradesh by resigning from both the YSRCP and his Rajya Sabha seat and announcing that he was quitting politics. At that time he spoke of focusing on agriculture. His relationship with Jagan had been visibly strained in the months before. Less than two years later, his return with a party whose stated aim is to end “two-family rule” is a clear break from his past, and most analysts see it as a direct challenge to Jagan’s base.
Andhra Pradesh Political Landscape Today
To understand PRP’s chances, it helps to look at where the big parties stand. In the 2024 Assembly election the NDA of TDP, Jana Sena and BJP won a landslide, while YSRCP fell to just 11 seats.
| Party | 2024 Assembly Seats (of 175) | 2024 Lok Sabha Seats (of 25) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 135 | 16 |
| Jana Sena Party | 21 | 2 |
| BJP | 8 | 3 |
| YSRCP | 11 | 4 |
| Others | 0 | 0 |
In the urban local body elections held on 1 November 2026, the NDA again dominated, winning 79 of 87 municipalities and most of the 13 municipal corporations, while YSRCP managed only one mayor post (Anantapur). That leaves YSRCP weakened and searching for a revival, which is exactly the space PRP hopes to enter.
Also Read: Andhra Pradesh Municipal Election Results 2026: NDA Sweeps Civic Polls
History of New Parties in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has a long record of new parties, with very different results. NTR’s TDP is the most famous success story, while several others faded quickly.
| Party | Founder | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telugu Desam Party | N.T. Rama Rao | 1982 | Won power within nine months (1983) |
| Lok Satta Party | Jayaprakash Narayan | 2006 | Won one Assembly seat in 2009 |
| Praja Rajyam Party | Chiranjeevi | 2008 | 18 seats in 2009, merged with Congress in 2011 |
| YSR Congress Party | Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy | 2011 | Won power in 2019 with 151 seats |
| Jana Sena Party | Pawan Kalyan | 2014 | Won 21 of 21 contested seats in 2024 with NDA |
| Parivartan Rajniti Party | Vijayasai Reddy | 2026 | Just launched |
The lesson from this history is that a new party in Andhra Pradesh needs either a mass leader with star power (NTR, Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan) or a strong emotional wave (Jagan after YSR’s death). Vijayasai Reddy is seen as a strategist and organiser rather than a crowd-puller, which is why many observers think PRP’s real impact may be as a vote-splitter rather than a contender for power.
What PRP Means for Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRCP
The biggest question is whether Vijayasai Reddy can attract disgruntled YSRCP leaders and workers. As a long-time insider, he knows the party’s organisation, its donors and its second-rung leaders across districts. After two heavy defeats in 2024 and in the 2026 civic polls, some YSRCP leaders may be looking for a new home. If even a small share of YSRCP’s vote shifts to PRP, it could make it harder for Jagan to rebuild as the main challenger to the NDA.
- Organisational threat: knows YSRCP’s district networks from the inside
- Message threat: the “two-family” attack hits Jagan as much as Naidu
- Credibility questions: rivals will remind voters of the CBI case and his years with Jagan
- Resource question: building cadre across 175 constituencies is costly and slow
What PRP Means for the TDP-led NDA
For Chandrababu Naidu’s government, a new party that mainly eats into the opposition vote is not bad news. However, PRP’s saffron flag and “dharma” slogan have led to speculation about whether it could be closer to the BJP’s ideological space in the long run. So far, there is no announcement of any alliance, and Vijayasai Reddy has presented PRP as an alternative to both TDP and YSRCP. Reactions from TDP, YSRCP and Jana Sena leaders were still awaited in early reports.
Can PRP Make an Impact by 2029?
The next Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha elections are due in 2029. That gives PRP about two and a half years to build an organisation. Key tests in the coming months will be the turnout at its planned meetings in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Anantapur, whether any sitting or former MLAs and MPs join, and whether it contests any by-elections or local polls.
| Factor | Strength | Weakness |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership | Experienced strategist, knows Delhi and AP politics | Not a mass leader; past legal case |
| Message | Anti-dynasty pitch, youth focus | Hard to sell against two dominant parties |
| Timing | YSRCP is at a low point | NDA just won a huge civic mandate |
| Organisation | Can draw from YSRCP network | Starting from zero in most districts |
Two-Family Politics in Andhra Pradesh Explained
PRP’s central attack is on what Vijayasai Reddy calls “two-family rule”. The phrase refers to the Nara family, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, whose son Nara Lokesh is a senior minister and TDP general secretary, and the YS family, led by Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, son of former Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy. Jagan’s sister Y.S. Sharmila heads the Andhra Pradesh Congress, which means the YS family is present in two parties. Since the state was divided in 2014, the Chief Minister’s post has alternated between these two families.
| Period | Chief Minister | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 – 2019 | N. Chandrababu Naidu | TDP |
| 2019 – 2024 | Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy | YSRCP |
| 2024 – present | N. Chandrababu Naidu | TDP (with Jana Sena, BJP) |
Vote Share Swing: 2019 vs 2024
Andhra Pradesh voters have shown that they can swing sharply. In 2019 YSRCP won nearly half the votes and 151 of 175 seats. Five years later, the TDP-led alliance reversed the result almost completely. This volatility is one reason new parties believe there is room to grow.
| Party | 2019 Seats | 2019 Vote Share | 2024 Seats | 2024 Vote Share (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YSRCP | 151 | ~50% | 11 | ~39% |
| TDP | 23 | ~39% | 135 | ~46% |
| Jana Sena | 1 | ~6% | 21 | ~8% |
| BJP | 0 | <1% | 8 | ~3% |
How a New Political Party Is Registered in India
To contest elections with a common symbol, PRP will need to register with the Election Commission of India under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. The basic process is:
- Apply to the Election Commission within 30 days of the party’s formation, with the prescribed fee
- Submit the party constitution, office-bearer details and a commitment to the Constitution of India, socialism, secularism and democracy
- Publish the proposed party name in two national and two local newspapers, inviting objections within 30 days
- After scrutiny, the ECI registers the party as a “registered unrecognised party”
- A party becomes a recognised state party only after meeting vote-share or seat criteria in an election
Key Questions PRP Must Answer
| Question | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Who will be its state president and district leaders? | Vijayasai Reddy says he will only be a mentor |
| Will any MLA, MP or ex-minister join? | Early defections give a new party credibility |
| Is it open to alliances? | Saffron flag has raised questions about its BJP stance |
| How will it fund a statewide campaign? | Building 175-seat organisation is expensive |
| Will it contest by-elections or local polls? | First real test of its vote share |
Andhra Pradesh Politics Timeline 2014-2026
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014 | State bifurcated; TDP wins first election of residual Andhra Pradesh |
| 2019 | YSRCP wins 151 seats; Jagan becomes CM |
| 2021 | YSRCP sweeps local body elections |
| 2023 | Naidu arrested in skill development case; TDP-Jana Sena tie-up announced |
| 2024 | NDA wins 164 of 175 seats; Naidu returns as CM |
| Jan 2025 | Vijayasai Reddy quits YSRCP and Rajya Sabha |
| Nov 2026 | NDA sweeps civic polls; Vijayasai Reddy launches PRP |
Election Guru Analysis
Vijayasai Reddy’s PRP is unlikely to change Andhra Pradesh’s bipolar politics overnight. But in a state where the 2024 result showed how fast vote shares can swing, a new party that targets the same anti-incumbency space as YSRCP can matter at the margins. The coming months will show whether PRP grows into a real political force like Jana Sena did over a decade, or becomes another short-lived experiment like Praja Rajyam.
Vijayasai Reddy New Party FAQ
What is the name of Vijayasai Reddy’s new party?
His new party is called the Parivartan Rajniti Party (PRP), also written as Parivartana Rajaneethi Party.
When and where was PRP launched?
PRP was launched at an event in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
What is the PRP flag and slogan?
The flag is saffron on the top and white at the bottom with a chakra in the middle. The slogan is “Desham Kosam Dharmam Kosam” (For the nation, for dharma).
Will Vijayasai Reddy be PRP’s Chief Minister candidate?
He has said he has no ambition to become Chief Minister and wants to act as a convener or mentor who promotes new leaders.
When did Vijayasai Reddy leave YSRCP?
He resigned from YSRCP and from his Rajya Sabha seat in January 2025 and had announced his retirement from politics at that time.
What are PRP’s main promises?
Ending dynasty politics, building youth leadership and representation for all social groups, free electricity, job creation, financial discipline and protecting Andhra Pradesh’s interests.
When is the next Andhra Pradesh election?
The next Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha elections are due in 2029.