Hyderabad: Discontent erupted within the Congress after senior leader Anjan Kumar Yadav was denied the Jubilee Hills by-election ticket, which went instead to Naveen Yadav. Supporters of Anjan Kumar staged a protest, questioning the party’s decision to give the ticket to an “outsider” while overlooking a long-time loyal leader.
They asked ministers why a senior leader who stood by the party during tough times was being sidelined. In response, AICC Chief Secretary Viswanath and ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Vivek Venkatswamy visited Anjan Kumar’s residence on Friday to pacify him and his followers. The leaders assured him that the party values his contribution and will recognize his loyalty appropriately.
Despite the assurances, Anjan’s supporters expressed disappointment, saying it was unfair to ignore a veteran leader who had served the party faithfully through difficult political phases.
