Actor-choreographer Raghava Lawrence has not confirmed contesting the Tiruchirappalli East by-election but announced he will reveal a “major decision” on June 11. His statement, amid political speculation, has fuelled curiosity about a possible entry into politics or social service
The results of this by-election would be announced on June 5. The by-election for the constituency was being conducted following the resignation of BRS MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy.
Polling started at 7 a.m. at 306 polling centres across the constituency in Karimnagar district. Election officials said the process will continue till 7 p.m.
Ministers Gangula Kamalakar, Satyavathi Rathod and Koppula Eshwar congratulated Bhagat on his winning the bypoll against Congress rival and former Minister K Jana Reddy.
CPM Nalgonda district secretary Nellikanti Satyam issued a statement in this regard on Monday and called on the party cadre to support the TRS candidate in the by-poll
While the ruling TRS is leaving no stone unturned to retain the seat, the Congress is in a 'do or die' battle even as BJP was busy with dissidence after multiple aspirants threatening to leave the party or contest as rebels
"The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the by-election to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council for one causal vacancy," said a statement from the chief electoral officer's (CEO) office on Wednesday.
TRS working president and IT and Industries Minister K T Rama Rao on Tuesday said the party accepts the verdict of the people in favour of the BJP in the Dubbak by-election.
According to the official results up to the second round Raghunandan Rao polled 9223 votes, Sujatha 7964 and Srinivas Reddy of Congress was polled only 1931 votes.
TPCC Chief N Uttam Kumar Reddy said that a video which has become viral is aimed at damaging the prospects of Congress in the ongoing bye-election in Dubbak.