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The Congress party faced a severe setback in Patancheru, losing all five municipalities to the BRS. Internal rifts between leaders Kata Srinivas Goud and Neelam Madhu Mudiraj, compounded by MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy’s support for BRS candidates, weakened the Congress campaign.

Kata Srinivas Goud questions the MLA’s action, triggers arguments between both the groups

Differences between MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy, party constituency in-charge Kata Srinivas Goud and key leader Neelam Madhu out in the open; cadre have no clue whom to meet to get an opportunity to contest in polls

The Patancheru MLA, who switched loyalties after winning election on BRS ticket in 2023, reportedly fears disqualification

Booked for involvement in attack on Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy's camp office

Congress cadre accuses him of acting against party, refusing to place Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy's photograph in his camp office

Cadre divided into three groups led by Kata Srinivas Goud, Gudem Mahipal Reddy and Neelam Madhu

Differences within Congress emerged during TPCC President B Mahesh Kumar Goud's visit to Sangareddy, as leaders Gudem Mahipal Reddy and Kata Srinivas Goud skipped meetings, highlighting division, despite local workers joining rallies.

While there were rumours on Mahipal Reddy joining the Congress over the last one month, Goud's followers had shared several messages on social media suggesting that the party should not to take him in.

The Congress party took a U-Turn on its candidate and replaced Neelam Madhu Mudiraj with Kata Srinivas Goud on Thursday night.