The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has announced plans to set up a dedicated ex-servicemen’s wing to utilise the experience, discipline and leadership skills of retired military personnel in social service and public welfare activities.The announcement was made by YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy during a meeting with former servicemen at the party’s central office in Tadepalli on Monday.Addressing the gathering, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy said it was encouraging to see retired defence personnel, who had served the nation with dedication, expressing their willingness to continue contributing to society. The proposed wing would provide a platform to channel their vast experience and leadership qualities towards social development and public service initiatives, he said.He said the party would prepare a detailed action plan to involve former servicemen in organisational and public outreach programmes. An ad hoc committee comprising representatives from different districts would soon be constituted to discuss future activities and organisational strategies.Referring to the growing influence of digital media, Mr. Ramakrishna Reddy urged former servicemen to play an active role in countering misinformation and highlighting what he described as the anti-people policies of the Telugu Desam Party-led government.Speaking on the occasion, YSRCP General Secretary and MLC Lella Appi Reddy said Andhra Pradesh has nearly 1.1 lakh ex-servicemen and stressed the need to bring them onto a common platform. He said committees would be formed at the State, district, parliamentary constituency and Assembly constituency levels to strengthen the proposed wing.The meeting concluded with participating ex-servicemen assuring the party leadership of their full cooperation in future initiatives aimed at public welfare and strengthening the organisation. Published - June 08, 2026 06:38 pm IST