Big Surprise: Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy Quits BJP

Hyderabad: In a surprising twist for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just before the State assembly election, former Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy announced on Wednesday that he’s saying goodbye to the party.

In his resignation letter, Rajgopal Reddy explained, “There’s strong opposition to the current government in the State, and it’s clear that people want a change. They want to free Telangana from the rule of the KCR family. I believe my goals can be achieved in the next five weeks. As an alternative to the BJP, I’ve decided to align with the Congress and the people’s ideas. About a year and a half ago, the BJP seemed like a viable alternative to the ruling BRS in Telangana. But now, people are seeing the Congress as a better alternative to BRS. That’s why I’ve decided to follow the wishes of the people of Telangana. I’ve never been interested in positions; my focus has always been on the interests of Telangana.”

There were rumors that he might return to the Congress after his loss in the Munugode by-poll. Reportedly, Rajgopal Reddy faced pressure from his older brother, Bhongir MP Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, to rejoin the Congress.”