Politics in Andhra Pradesh Wednesday took a dramatic turn as Chief Minister K.Rosaiah resigned citing age and work pressure and assembly Speaker N.Kiran Kumar Reddy was named his successor.
'Sonia Gandhi has named Kiran Kumar Reddy as the new leader,' senior Congress leader Pranab Mukherjee told reporters late Wednesday.The governor will administer the oath of office to Kiran Kumar Reddy Thursday, the union finance minister added.Nearly 15 months after he took over, 78-year-old Rosaiah tendered his resignation, saying he was unable to withstand the work pressure because of his age.
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