Ambati Tirupati Rayudu, a renowned cricketer, recently made headlines with his decision to depart from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). Initially, Rayudu had claimed that his primary motive was to represent the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming International League Twenty20 (ILT20) tournament in Dubai.
However, the narrative took an intriguing turn when Rayudu visited the Jana Sena Party (JSP) office near Mangalagiri, Guntur district. His meeting with the JSP president, Pawan Kalyan, sparked speculations about his potential entry into politics, particularly with aspirations of securing an MP ticket from the party.
In a statement addressing his exit from the YSRCP, Rayudu emphasized ideological misalignments rather than electoral ambitions. He conveyed that his resignation wasn’t influenced by desires to contest from specific constituencies but stemmed from a broader disagreement with the party’s ideology. Rayudu’s intent behind meeting Pawan Kalyan was primarily driven by the counsel of his well-wishers, aiming to grasp the JSP’s political vision.
Following their meeting, Rayudu shared insights into their discussions, emphasizing the similarity in ideologies between him and Pawan Kalyan. Despite his forthcoming cricket commitments in Dubai, Rayudu reassured his allegiance to the people of Andhra Pradesh, indicating a potential shift in his career trajectory from the cricket pitch to the political arena.