Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan Rejoins BJP, Expresses Desire To Contest Elections

After rejoining BJP, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said that Lotus would blossom in Tamil Nadu for sure. 

Former Telangana Governor Tamilisai stated that despite being provided with numerous facilities in her role as Governor, she chose to step down. ( Image Source :X/@DrTamilisaiGuv )

Tamilisai Soundararajan, who recently resigned as Telangana Governor and Puducherry Lt Governor, rejoined the BJP on Friday. At the party's headquarters 'Kamalalayam' in Chennai, TN BJP chief Annamalai gave a membership card to Soundararajan.

After rejoining the BJP, former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan said, "I am in my happiest mood now. I love serving the people. I admire our PM, the way he connects with the people. So, we also wanted to connect with the people and serve people directly...I have expressed it and I will be a candidate but High Command will decide which constituency."

"I am happy to get back the membership card which I have. It's a tough decision and a happy decision too. There were many facilities to me as Governor but I left it...I don't regret it even one per cent...Lotus will blossom in Tamil Nadu for sure," she said. 

In Tamil Nadu, BJP is set to face Lok Sabha polls in alliance with TTV Dhinakaran-led Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazhagam (AMMK) and Ramadoss-led Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK). However, the party is yet to release the candidate list for the polls. 

After rejoining the BJP, Tamilisai Soundararajan says, "I want to contest elections and I have expressed my wish to my party too...I am happy to get back the membership card which I have...It's the happiest day. It's a tough decision and a happy decision too. There were many… https://t.co/SsczhEtVG3 pic.twitter.com/MMAleVCnUL

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Meanwhile, President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday accepted the resignation of Soundararajan. Following the acceptance, President Murmu appointed CP Radhakrishnan, the Governor of Jharkhand, to fulfill the responsibilities of the Governor of Telangana and the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry in addition to his current duties until permanent arrangements are made.