Is KCR planning two major jolts ahead of the Huzurabad bypolls? Sources say he is on course to bring two former ministers from TDP into the TRS. Both have considerable hold in Huzurabad constituency. While one is a two-time MLA from Huzurabad, the other was an MP from Karimnagar.
No marks for guessing! These two leaders are Inugala Peddireddy, who is now in the BJP, and LV Ramana, who is now Telangana TDP chief. Ramana has been with the TDP even when several stalwarts left the party. But, of late, he is said to be looking for greener pastures. So, when he was approached by TRS top bosses, he did not say no. Even in the press conferences, he had not denied that he might leave the TDP. He merely said that he would make a decision soon. As for Peddireddy, he is currently in the BJP. But, he is said to be unhappy over Eatala joining the BJP.
Though both are interested in joining the TRS, the TRS boss is waiting for the right time to induct them in the party. If they join now, there would be no impact. So, KCR wants them to join once the election notification is issued for Huzurabad. This would be a huge psychological jolt to Eatala and the BJP. Ramana is a Padmasali and the voters from his community are present in significant numbers in Huzurabad. Similarly, Peddireddy, being a two-time MLA from Huzurabad could tilt the scales against Eatala.
No marks for guessing! These two leaders are Inugala Peddireddy, who is now in the BJP, and LV Ramana, who is now Telangana TDP chief. Ramana has been with the TDP even when several stalwarts left the party. But, of late, he is said to be looking for greener pastures. So, when he was approached by TRS top bosses, he did not say no. Even in the press conferences, he had not denied that he might leave the TDP. He merely said that he would make a decision soon. As for Peddireddy, he is currently in the BJP. But, he is said to be unhappy over Eatala joining the BJP.
Though both are interested in joining the TRS, the TRS boss is waiting for the right time to induct them in the party. If they join now, there would be no impact. So, KCR wants them to join once the election notification is issued for Huzurabad. This would be a huge psychological jolt to Eatala and the BJP. Ramana is a Padmasali and the voters from his community are present in significant numbers in Huzurabad. Similarly, Peddireddy, being a two-time MLA from Huzurabad could tilt the scales against Eatala.