T Raja Resigns From BJP Over The Decision To Appoint Ramchander Rao As State BJP Head
In a letter to BJP Telangana president G Kishan Reddy, T Raja Singh, party MLA, submitted his resignation over the development that Ramchander Rao is set to be appointed as the new state president.
He said the decision to give the helm of affairs in the state to Rao, a former MLC and Bar Council member, has come as a shock and disappointment, “not just to me, but to lakhs of Karyakartas, leaders, and voters who have stood by the party through every high and low”.
He alleged that such a choice raises serious doubts about the direction the party heading at a time when “BJP stands at the threshold of forming its first government in Telangana”.
He also suggested that there are many capable senior leaders, MLAs, and MPs within Telangana who have tirelessly worked for the growth of BJP and who have the strength, credibility, and connect to lead the party forward. “Unfortunately, it appears that some individuals, driven by personal interests, have misled the central leadership and taken decisions by running the show from behind the curtain. This not only undermines the sacrifices of grassroots workers but risks pushing the party into avoidable setbacks,” Raja, who is famous for his Hindutva politics, alleged.
He claimed that he, who is a dedicated Karyakarta, who has been elected three times in a row, find it difficult to stay silent or pretend that all is well. “This is not about personal ambition, this letter reflects the pain and frustration of lakhs of loyal BJP Karyakartas and supporters who feel sidelined and unheard. We had the best opportunity in years to bring the BJP to power in Telangana. But that hope is slowly being replaced by disappointment and frustration, not because of the people, but because of the leadership being placed at the helm,” he added.
“With great sadness, I have decided to resign from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party. I request you, Shri Kishan Reddy ji, to kindly inform the Hon’ble Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly that T. Raja Singh is no longer a member of the BJP. While I may be stepping away from the party, I remain fully committed to the ideology of Hindutva and the service of our Dharma and the people of Goshamahal. I will continue to raise my voice and stand with the Hindu community with even greater strength,” he said.
He also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President JP Nadda, Amit Shah, and BL Santhosh, to reconsider the decision.
