Ravela Kishore Babu, a senior SC leader and former minister, resigned from the Jana Sena party. He was defeated by Minister Sucharita Mekathoti in Prathipadu assembly segment in Guntur district. He asked Jana Senani Pawan Kalyan to accept his resignation at the earliest.

Though he gave personal reasons for his resignation, there’s speculation that he is unhappy with the leadership. Many Hana Sena second rung leaders are also saying goodbye in Prathipadu. Ravela’s resignation came at a very difficult time for Jana Senani who is now trying hard to overcome the crisis.

There’s also frustration among many leaders over the party ending up in a disaster. Pawan is talking of beginning the part’s rebuilding from one MLA but the rival parties may not give scope for him with their competitive political game plans.