The political landscape in Telangana witnessed a seismic shift as GHMC Mayor Gadwal Vijayalaxmi, daughter of BRS general secretary K. Keshava Rao, joined the Congress, signaling her father’s imminent return to the party. Their decision, preceded by discussions with top Congress leaders, has stirred controversy within the BRS, prompting calls for their resignation from current posts.
While Keshava Rao expressed readiness to relinquish his Rajya Sabha seat for a potential Congress bypoll candidacy, his son remains with BRS, criticizing the family’s move. The Congress, although not gaining numerically, stands to gain politically, bolstering its presence in the GHMC council and potentially luring other BRS members. The defection underscores the BRS’s internal struggles and potential challenges in retaining MLAs and corporators amid increasing Congress overtures.