The BJP may have just three MLA seats in Telangana legislative assembly. But, an intense power struggle is on for the post of the leader of the BJP legislature party. For a long time, there has been discontent among the MLAs over this post. It has only intensified ever since Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh was stripped off the post for making controversial remarks.
Raja Singh's biggest problem is his lack of command over Telugu language. On top of it, his politics and outlook are largely confined to the Goshamahal constituency. His inaccessibility to the other leaders too was a problem. However, the party removed him from the past after he made the controversial video on standup comedian Munawar Farooqui. So, there is a vacancy for the top slot.
Dubbak MLA M Raghunandan Rao sas for long been angling for the post. He has been off record blaming state president Bandi Sanjay for ignoring his claim. He feels that Bandi Sanjay is blocking him as he feels that Raghunandan could emerge as a threat to his leadership. He has reportedly raised the issue with the top leaders of the party.
Meanwhile, there are reports that Eatala too wants to become the leader of the legislative party. While Raghunandan Rao is a first-time MLA, Eatala is a seasoned leader. He was a minister thrice and an MLA for over 25years. Sources say that there is a competition of sorts for the top post in the Telangana BJP. Just three MLAs, but the Telangana BJP has three groups in the legislature party.
Raja Singh's biggest problem is his lack of command over Telugu language. On top of it, his politics and outlook are largely confined to the Goshamahal constituency. His inaccessibility to the other leaders too was a problem. However, the party removed him from the past after he made the controversial video on standup comedian Munawar Farooqui. So, there is a vacancy for the top slot.
Dubbak MLA M Raghunandan Rao sas for long been angling for the post. He has been off record blaming state president Bandi Sanjay for ignoring his claim. He feels that Bandi Sanjay is blocking him as he feels that Raghunandan could emerge as a threat to his leadership. He has reportedly raised the issue with the top leaders of the party.
Meanwhile, there are reports that Eatala too wants to become the leader of the legislative party. While Raghunandan Rao is a first-time MLA, Eatala is a seasoned leader. He was a minister thrice and an MLA for over 25years. Sources say that there is a competition of sorts for the top post in the Telangana BJP. Just three MLAs, but the Telangana BJP has three groups in the legislature party.