High-Stakes Political Battle Unfolds in Goshamahal Constituency

BNITIMES.COM/Bureau News/ Editor Vishal Sharma/ 21 August 2013 21:26

Hyd: The political landscape in the Goshamahal constituency is currently witnessing significant turmoil. In the presence of Shrikrishna Kamal Tanti, a prominent leader from Assam and the in-charge of the constituency, both supporters and opponents of MLA Raja Singh expressed their views regarding his work. Amidst calls against granting a ticket to the suspended MLA, numerous BJP worker leaders stood their ground, and councilors as well as senior BJP officials have been fervently presenting their arguments.

Awaiting a report from Krishna Kamal Tanti, who hails from Assam and is overseeing the Goshamahal affairs for the BJP, the question remains whether Raja Singh will receive another ticket. However, Raja Singh’s challenges continue to persist. According to sources, the RSS is also opposing the allocation of a ticket to suspended MLA Raja Singh this time. This opposition stems from the deep rivalry between MLA Raja Singh and RSS Pracharak Shyamji, along with the discontent among the local populace towards Raja Singh’s actions in the assembly, particularly regarding alleged extortion related to building construction.

As a consequence, the likelihood of Raja Singh securing an assembly ticket is diminishing. Despite the BJP high command’s inclination to grant him a ticket from another constituency, Raja Singh’s announcement of an independent run if denied a BJP ticket has caused displeasure within the party. Although Raja Singh himself acknowledged in his assembly speech that there are internal and external factions wishing to prevent his re-election from Goshamahal, reflecting the division between his own party, BJP, and those opposing him within Goshamahal.

In light of these statements, it is evident that Raja Singh has also realized the diminishing probability of obtaining a ticket from the Goshamahal constituency.