Will there be another byelection soon in Telangana? This is the question that is being asked in political circles. Sources say that if Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy affixes the stamp of his approval, then there could be a byelection for Goshamahal assembly constituency too. Goshamahal is represented by Thakur Raja Singh, who is in the eye of the storm over his alleged remarks on the religious figure of another religion.
Raja Singh has since been suspended from the BJP and has been divested of the post of the leader of the legislative party. He however, continues to be an MLA. The MIM has written to the speaker demanding that Raja Singh be dismissed from the MLA post. The Congress too has seconded the movie. However, the Congress did not file a written complaint like the MIM.
Speaker Pocharam is known for quick decision-making. When Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy submitted his resignation, Pocharam accepted it within 15 minutes and notified it to the assembly secretary. Will he do the same thing with regard to Raja Singh? If he does, then there would be a byelection for Goshamahal too.
Raja Singh's comments have not been approved by the BJP and the party suspended him forthwith. So, if there is a bypoll, will Raja Singh be renominated as the BJP candidate? If not, who will be the candidate from the BJP? If not given a party ticket, will Raja Singh contest as an independent or as a Shiv Sena candidate? Let's wait and see how things will unfold.
Raja Singh has since been suspended from the BJP and has been divested of the post of the leader of the legislative party. He however, continues to be an MLA. The MIM has written to the speaker demanding that Raja Singh be dismissed from the MLA post. The Congress too has seconded the movie. However, the Congress did not file a written complaint like the MIM.
Speaker Pocharam is known for quick decision-making. When Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy submitted his resignation, Pocharam accepted it within 15 minutes and notified it to the assembly secretary. Will he do the same thing with regard to Raja Singh? If he does, then there would be a byelection for Goshamahal too.
Raja Singh's comments have not been approved by the BJP and the party suspended him forthwith. So, if there is a bypoll, will Raja Singh be renominated as the BJP candidate? If not, who will be the candidate from the BJP? If not given a party ticket, will Raja Singh contest as an independent or as a Shiv Sena candidate? Let's wait and see how things will unfold.