In a significant political development in Telangana, ten MLAs from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have recently defected to the Congress party. This move comes as the Congress aims to strengthen its position ahead of the upcoming state elections. The defecting MLAs, along with their constituencies, are as follows:
- Kadiyam Srihari – Ghanpur Station
- Danam Nagender – Khairatabad
- Tellam Venkat Rao – Bhadrachalam
- Pocharam Srinivas Reddy – Banswada
- M Sanjay Kumar – Jagtial
- Kale Yadaiah – Chevella
- Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy – Gadwal
- Prakash Goud – Rajendra Nagar
- Gudem Mahipal Reddy – Patancherul
- Arekapudi Gandhi – Serilingampally
These defections are seen as a significant boost for the Congress, potentially reshaping the political landscape in Telangana. The Congress party has welcomed these leaders, promising a united front to address the state’s issues and development.