Former BRS MLA Switches Allegiance to Congress

Fast Summary

• Former MLA from Madhira and BRS leader, Kondabala Koteswara Rao, rejoined the Congress party.
• The return occurred in Khammam district in the presence of Deputy chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud.
• TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud highlighted Mr. Rao’s admiration for AICC policies and leadership as prompting his decision to rejoin Congress.
• Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti vikramarka praised Mr.Rao’s grassroots-level experience, emphasizing his knowledge of local governance and legislative procedures.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The return of Kondabala Koteswara Rao to Congress underscores ongoing shifts in regional political alignments ahead of upcoming elections or policy contests in Telangana. As a senior politician with grassroots expertise-from being a Sarpanch to serving as an MLA-his move could strengthen congress’s position locally, particularly in Khammam district, where he is likely viewed as an influential figure among voters familiar with his leadership style. Party leaders’ emphasis on collaboration and coordination suggests efforts aimed at consolidating individual influence into broader electoral strategies that could impact future contests against rival factions like BRS.Read more: Published – August 04, 2025 07:03 pm IST