CM-elect YS Jaganmohan Reddy is reaching out to opposition leaders in a friendly manner. He has personally invited interim chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu to his swearing-in on Thursday. Now, he has also invited Jana Senani Pawan Kalyan. Prior to the elections, Jagan had serious differences with both the leaders and engaged them in wordy duels often.

It is not yet clear whether Naidu will attend the function. The TDP will take a decision on it at its legislature party meeting to be held today. Whereas, there is no information on the response of Pawan to the invitation. Jana Senani has gone on silent mode ever since the election results.

There were occasions in the past when rival leaders used to attend the swearing-in functions of newly elected chief ministers. But that spirit appears very remote in AP. Jagan never exchanged such pleasant gestures when he was in opposition. The rival parties are considering the same as the reason to avoid his swearing-in as far as possible. Meanwhile, over 5,000 police will be involved in bandobast for Jagan swearing-in at Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation Stadium at 12.23 p.m.