Shockwave in BRS party in Telangana State: Another MLA Joins Congress, Arikepudi Gandhi MLA from Serilingampally Joins Congress
Bharasa Faces Another Setback: MLA Arikepudi Gandhi Joins Congress
Bharasa experienced another significant setback as Arikepudi Gandhi, the MLA from Serilingampally, officially joined the Congress party. In a notable ceremony, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy welcomed Gandhi into the Congress fold by ceremoniously draping him in the party’s scarf.
Growing Trend: MLAs Transitioning to Congress
This recent defection adds to the growing trend of Bharasa MLAs switching allegiance to Congress. Arikepudi Gandhi is not alone in this move. Alongside him, several key followers and corporators also made the shift. This brings the total number of Bharasa MLAs who have joined Congress to nine.
Previously, notable figures such as Rajendranagar MLA Prakash Goud, Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy, Banswada MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy, Chevella MLA Kale Yadaiah, Khairatabad legislator Danam Nagender, Bhadrachalam legislator Tellam Venkata Rao, Station Ghanpur MLA Kadiyam Srihari, and Jagtial MLA Sanjay Kumar have all transitioned to Congress.
A Wave of Corporators Follows Suit
Not only MLAs but also a wave of corporators from Serilingampally have followed Arikepudi Gandhi into Congress. Among these are Serilingampally corporator Nagender Yadav, Miyapur corporator Uppalapati Srikanth, Chandanagar corporator Manjula Raghunath Reddy, and Hydernagar corporator Narne Srinivas. They were all welcomed into the party in the presence of Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
The Implications of This Shift
The continuous movement of influential MLAs and corporators from Bharasa to Congress highlights a significant shift in political dynamics. This trend indicates growing support for Congress and presents a challenge to Bharasa’s influence and stability.
Conclusion: A Political Shake-Up in the Making
The defection of Arikepudi Gandhi and other prominent figures underscores a critical phase in the regional political landscape. As more leaders make the switch, the coming elections promise to be fiercely contested, with Congress gaining momentum and Bharasa facing the challenge of retaining its base. The political shake-up is just beginning, and the repercussions will unfold in the upcoming electoral battles.