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In a surprising turn of events, prominent BJP leaders faced defeat in the Telangana elections as the people’s mandate shifted away from the star candidates.
1. BANDI SANJAY:
- Former President of Telangana BJP and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay suffered defeat at the hands of his rival BRS candidate, Gangula Kamalakar.
2. ARVIND DHARMAPURI:
- Parliamentarian Arvind Dharmapuri, contesting in Korutla, faced defeat against BRS’s Dr. Kalvakuntla Sanjay Rao.
3. RAGHUNANDAN RAO:
- Notable BJP leader and lawyer Raghunandan Rao, who secured a significant victory in the previous by-election in Dubbaka, experienced a reversal of fortunes, losing to Medak MP Kotha Prabhakar Reddy.
4. EATALA RAJENDER:
- A prominent figure and six-time MLA, Eatala Rajender, faced defeat in Huzurabad against BRS MLC Padi Kaushik Reddy.
The rejection of these star BJP leaders indicates a shift in public sentiment and preferences, reshaping the political dynamics in Telangana.