Hyderabad : In a significant political development, BRS (Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi) working president KT Rama Rao, commonly known as KTR, met with senior politician and former PCC (Pradesh Congress Committee) president, Ponnala Lakshmaiah, who had tendered his resignation from the Congress party just a day earlier. The meeting took place in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Rama Rao extended a warm invitation to Lakshmaiah to join the BRS ranks and later addressed the media, disclosing that the seasoned politician would have discussions with BRS president and Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao on the following day, Sunday, to explore his future endeavors within the party.
KTR, during the media interaction, expressed his concerns about the treatment that Lakshmaiah had received from the Congress party, labeling it as “humiliating.” He emphasized that Lakshmaiah was no ordinary politician but possessed an illustrious track record spanning over four decades in the political arena. Furthermore, he highlighted Lakshmaiah’s background as an engineer with NASA, underlining his substantial contributions in both governmental roles and party responsibilities, particularly during the tenure of Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao. Lakshmaiah was also recognized as a respected leader within the BC (Backward Class) community.
KTR didn’t mince his words when addressing TPCC (Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee) president A. Revanth Reddy’s remarks concerning Lakshmaiah’s resignation. He criticized Reddy for what he perceived as disrespectful language and stated that while the party could decide on an MLA ticket for a senior leader, it was wholly inappropriate to insult such a veteran figure.
KTR asserted, “This situation arises when an individual, known for their questionable character and involvement in the cash-for-note case, is appointed to lead the party.” He further expressed the BRS’s desire to harness Lakshmaiah’s extensive experience and knowledge, affirming that a meeting with the Chief Minister on Sunday would determine the future course of action for the veteran leader. This development promises to be a significant turning point in the political landscape of Telangana.
