Former MLC N Ramchander Rao is set to become the new BJP State president, with an official announcement expected on Tuesday. The central leadership reportedly endorsed his nomination, sidelining other contenders and triggering criticism from Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh
Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh resigned from BJP, expressing discontent over N Ramchander Rao’s appointment as Telangana party president. Alleging betrayal of grassroots workers, he called the move a setback and urged central leaders to reconsider the party’s direction
With the local body elections approaching, Ramesh, who joined BJP, is said to be now making efforts to rejoin the BRS, indicating a shift in his political strategy
BJP plans to bring back Ala Purushottam, a prominent leader in Goshamahal, who left the party last year and joined BRS for a brief period, with an eye on reining in Singh
BJP national general secretary and party's Telangana in-charge Tarun Chugh reportedly expressed displeasure over party leaders airing their views in public with regard to selection of the new party State chief.
According to BJP State general secretary G Premender Reddy, Hyderabad candidate K Madhavi Latha and Adilabad candidate G Nagesh would file their nomination on Wednesday.