Senior YSR Congress Party leader V. Vijaysai Reddy has announced his retirement from politics and his resignation from the Rajya Sabha, emphasizing that the decision is personal and not influenced by any external pressures. He expressed gratitude to the YS family, especially Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, and plans to focus on agriculture post-retirement.
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