Policy propaganda deputy secretary Apsara Reddy has announced that she is stepping down from AIADMK.
Apsara Reddy, a transgender woman from Chennai, had been serving as AIADMK’s spokesperson. Last July, General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami had appointed her as deputy secretary for propaganda.
In this situation, Apsara Reddy has announced that she is leaving AIADMK with a heavy heart.
In a statement released by Apsara Reddy regarding this, “With a heavy heart, I hereby announce my resignation from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
My journey with the AIADMK has not been merely a political journey for me. It was my deep respect and affection for Puratchi Thalaivi Amma (Jayalalithaa), along with my faith in her political ideals, that brought me into this movement.
I have always valued Amma (Jayalalithaa)’s people-centric politics and her approach, which was rooted in dignity, equality, inclusion, and service.
Politics should not be about dividing people; it should be about bringing them together and improving their lives. That is my belief. I express my heartfelt gratitude for the trust, affection, respect, and opportunities you have given me in my political journey. My personal respect and affection for you will never change.
This decision has not been made out of any bitterness or personal disappointment. I have made this decision based on deep reflection, with the desire to remain true to my conscience and the principles I believe in.
My time in the AIADMK will remain an important chapter in my life. I will always fondly remember the experiences, responsibilities, friendships, and opportunities to work alongside the people that I gained through this movement.
My political journey may now take a different path. But my purpose of serving the people will not change. Following Amma’s (Jayalalithaa’s) path, speaking up for the people, being a bridge wherever needed, and continuing to work with courage, love, and respect will remain my commitment.
Beyond this political decision, I sincerely wish that the personal affection and respect between us should continue forever,” the statement said respectfully and gratefully.
Journalist and social activist Apsara Reddy was appointed as the AIADMK’s spokesperson by former Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa in 2016. After that, she joined the BJP in 2016.
After leaving the BJP and joining the Congress party in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, Apsara was also appointed in January 2019 as the National General Secretary of the All India Mahila Congress. Apsara had also earned the distinction of being the first transgender person to hold a national-level post in the Congress. Ahead of the 2020 Assembly election, Apsara rejoined the AIADMK, and she has now once again left the AIADMK.