In a surprising declaration, Machilipatnam MLA and former minister Perni Nani announced his retirement from politics during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Bandar port in Krishna district, in the presence of Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Nani's remarks raised questions about whether he would have another opportunity to share the stage with CM Jagan in the future. Expressing his admiration for CM Jagan, Nani highlighted the development initiatives undertaken by the Chief Minister in Machilipatnam. He commended Jagan for revitalizing the glory of Bandar and fulfilling the promises made during his padayatra. Nani also criticized former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, stating that instead of progressing with the Bandar port project, Naidu resorted to legal battles. The necessary permissions for the port were only obtained when Nakkajitula Babu assumed office, according to Nani. He also claimed that the construction in Bandar was focused on creating new villages rather than colonies. During his address, Nani mentioned his uncertain future regarding
