Meet Ramachander Rao, BJP's New Telangana President

Former MLC N Ramachander Rao replaces Union Minister G Kishan Reddy as the new president of its Telangana unit.

Ramachander Rao's appointment comes at a crucial time as the party looks to rebuild its organisational strength in Telangana.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named senior leader and former MLC N Ramachander Rao as the new president of its Telangana unit, replacing Union Minister G Kishan Reddy. The appointment, made official on July 1, follows an uncontested nomination process that drew internal dissent.

Rao, a senior advocate and member of the Bar Council of India, was the lone nominee for the post. His elevation was backed by the BJP’s central leadership, effectively sealing his appointment. However, the decision triggered discontent within the party ranks, particularly from Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh, who had been vying for the position. In a dramatic turn, Singh announced his resignation from the BJP, citing disregard for grassroots aspirations and sidelining of loyal voices. A three-time MLA and Hindutva hardliner Raja Singh announced that he had submitted his resignation to BJP’s Telangana president and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, expressing disappointment over being denied the opportunity to file his nomination for the party post.

Who Is Ramachander Rao?

A familiar face in Telangana politics, Ramachander Rao previously served as a Member of the Telangana Legislative Council, representing Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, and Mahabubnagar Graduates’ Constituency from 2015 to 2021. He currently oversees the BJP’s membership drive in the state.

His appointment comes at a crucial time as the party looks to rebuild its organisational strength in Telangana.

Meanwhile, N. Ramchander Rao filed his nomination in the presence of senior BJP leaders, including national general secretary Sunil Bansal and Union Ministers G. Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay Kumar. With the central leadership backing Rao, no other nominations were filed, leading to his unanimous election as the new state president.

"With blessings and collective strength, I reaffirm my commitment to serve the people of Telangana," said Rao after submitting his nominations, reported IANS.