In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Telangana state election, prominent politician Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy has announced his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move has sparked speculation that he is likely to rejoin the Indian National Congress (INC), a party he was previously associated with.
Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy, a well-known figure in Telangana politics, made his decision public on Tuesday, creating ripples in the political landscape of the state. While he did not immediately disclose his next political move, sources suggest that he might be considering a return to the Congress party, where he was a prominent leader before briefly joining the BJP.
The timing of this resignation and the potential reunion with the INC is particularly noteworthy as it comes in the run-up to the Telangana state election. The political landscape in Telangana is heating up as parties gear up for the upcoming polls, making this political switch a significant development.
The Telangana state election, slated to take place in the near future, is becoming increasingly competitive, with parties making strategic moves to secure a strong position. Raj Gopal Reddy's decision to leave the BJP and his potential reunion with the INC add an extra layer of intrigue to the electoral scenario in Telangana.
Telangana to vote on November 30, results to be declared on December 3
The Election Commission has announced that the Telangana Legislative Assembly, comprising 119 members, will conduct elections on November 30, 2023. Telangana has a substantial voter base of over 3 crore, with an additional 17 lakh voters recently added to the voting list. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar shared that the Telangana elections will occur in a single phase.
The key dates for the Telangana Assembly elections include the notification on November 3, the candidate nomination deadline on November 10, and the last date for candidate withdrawal on November 15.
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