Telangana BJP grapples with internal divisions as Kishan Reddy and Etela Rajender battle for Aspirant CM Candidate”
Internal Strife Plagues Telangana BJP as Kishan Reddy and Etela Rajender Clash Over Recent Joinings
- BNITIMES.COM/ Bureau News / Editor Vishal Sharma/ 30 Sep 2023 6pm
In a recent development, the Telangana BJP finds itself embroiled in internal conflicts and factionalism, with prominent leaders Kishan Reddy and Etela Rajender at odds over the induction of new members into the party. The disagreement centers on the recent joining of C. Kishana Yadav and Chikuti Praveen, with Etela Rajender reportedly in favor of their inclusion, while Kishan Reddy has opposed their entry into the BJP.
The discord between these two influential figures within the Telangana BJP has raised concerns about the party’s unity and ability to present a cohesive front in the state’s political landscape.
C. Kishana Yadav and Chikuti Praveen’s decision to join the BJP was seen as a significant move, potentially bolstering the party’s presence in the region. However, the disagreement between Kishan Reddy and Etela Rajender has cast a shadow over this development.
Kishan Reddy, a prominent BJP leader in Telangana and a Member of Parliament, has reportedly taken a stance against the recent inclusions, citing undisclosed reasons. His opposition to the new members’ induction has ignited a factional clash within the party, with supporters of both leaders taking sides in the dispute.
Etela Rajender, another influential BJP figure and former Telangana Health Minister, is reported to have endorsed the entry of C. Kishana Yadav and Chikuti Praveen into the party. This divergence of opinions between Rajender and Reddy has raised questions about the party’s decision-making process and the extent to which internal disagreements might impact its electoral prospects.
As Telangana braces for upcoming political challenges, the internal strife within the BJP serves as a reminder of the hurdles the party must overcome to maintain its position in the state’s political landscape. Observers will closely watch how the BJP leadership resolves this issue and whether it can present a united front in the days ahead.
