Understanding Jagan: A story of dynasty and megabucks

There is an anecdote well known in Andhra Pradesh's political circles. In the run-up to the 2004 general election, Jaganmohan Reddy, then a callow youth, laid claim to the Congress Lok Sabha ticket from Kadapa. His demand was not met. The ticket went to his father's younger brother, Vivekananda Reddy. The uncle won the seat, but Jagan tried to put "pressure" on him to resign. In the end, Vivekananda could save his seat only by running to Sonia Gandhi.

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