History of YSR Congress Party in Timeline

The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party, based in Andhra Pradesh, India, is a regional political force. Led by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, a former chief minister of the state, the party currently holds 4 seats in the Lok Sabha, demonstrating its presence in national politics.

September 2009: Death of Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

In September 2009, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), the then-incumbent Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, died in a helicopter crash.

April 2010: Jagan Mohan Reddy's "Odarpu Yatra"

In April 2010, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, son of YSR, embarked on a condolence tour ("Odarpu Yatra") across Andhra Pradesh to console families affected by his father's death. The tour was conducted despite disapproval from Congress leadership.

November 2010: Resignation from Congress

In November 2010, Jagan Mohan Reddy and his mother, Y. S. Vijayamma, resigned from their respective political positions and from the Congress party. They cited ill-treatment and family rifts as reasons for their departure.

March 2012: YSR Congress Victory in Kovur By-election

In March 2012, the YSR Congress party won the Kovur Assembly seat in a by-election, further solidifying its presence in Andhra Pradesh politics.

June 2012: YSR Congress Wins Nellore Lok Sabha Seat and 15 Assembly Seats

On June 15, 2012, the YSR Congress party achieved a significant victory by winning the Nellore Lok Sabha seat and 15 out of 18 assembly seats in the by-elections.

2012: By-elections for 18 Assembly Constituencies

In 2012, by-elections were held for 18 assembly constituencies in Andhra Pradesh. These elections were significant in shaping the political landscape of the state.

2014: YSR Congress Loses to Telugu Desam Party

In the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, the YSR Congress party faced defeat against the Telugu Desam Party.

2017: Defections to Telugu Desam Party

By 2017, a significant number of MLAs who had won on YSR Congress tickets in the 2014 elections switched allegiance to the ruling Telugu Desam Party.

2018: YSR Congress Skips Telangana Elections

The YSR Congress party chose not to contest the 2018 Telangana Legislative Assembly election, strategically focusing on its home state, Andhra Pradesh.

May 2019: Landslide Victory in Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections

In May 2019, the YSR Congress party achieved a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, winning 151 out of 175 seats. This victory marked a significant turning point for the party, propelling it to form the government in Andhra Pradesh.

2019: YSR Congress Emerges as 5th Largest Party in India

The YSR Congress party, with the help of political strategist Prashant Kishor, contested the 2019 General Elections and secured a significant victory, becoming the 5th largest political party in India.

2022: Election Commission Raises Concerns over Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy's Permanent Presidency

In 2022, the Election Commission of India (ECI) expressed concerns over the YSR Congress Party's reported move to declare Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy as the permanent president. The ECI deemed this potential action as undemocratic, prompting a response from the party.