After K Rosaiah resigned on Wednesday citing health reasons, Kiran Kumar Reddy was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
This move is seen by some as a measure to reduce the influence of Jagan Mohan Reddy.
A four-time MLA from Rayalseema region and a YSR loyalist, Kiran Kumar Reddy, is believed to be a master-piece move from Congress.