In a setback to the former Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao-led BRS, its sitting MP from Chevealla—Ranjith Reddy—and MLA D Nagender (Khairatabad) on Sunday quit the party and joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
Both joined the Congress party in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
"I'm writing to inform all my supporters and people that I have submitted the formal letter of resignation to @BRSparty…I would like to convey my gratitude to the BRS party for the meaningful opportunity provided & the cooperation extended in my service to the people of Chevella constituency. Due to evolving political circumstances, I have made this difficult decision to submit my resignation," Ranjith Reddy said in a post.
Responding to their entry, Revanth Reddy at a press conference, "Today we have opened gates (for other party leaders)."
Another MP Pasunoori Dayakar (Warangal) joined the ruling Congress on Saturday.
Earlier, BRS MPs from Zahaeerabad and Nagarkurnool BB Patil and P Ramulu joined the BJP.
Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!
Supreme Court says it may consider interim bail for Arvind Kejriwal due to ongoing Lok Sabha polls
May 3, 2024 4:57 PM
10% discount on fare on Mumbai Metro lines 2 and 7A on May 20
May 3, 2024 2:40 PM