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Raja Singh said there are many capable senior leaders who have tirelessly worked for the growth of the BJP and have the strength, credibility, and connect to lead the party forward
T Raja Singh (Photo: ANI file)
Controversial BJP MLA T Raja Singh on Monday resigned from the party, expressing “disappointment” over Ramchander Rao being appointed as the Telangana BJP chief.
Questioning the choice of state president, Singh said such a choice raises serious doubts about the direction and not only undermines the sacrifices of grassroots workers but risks pushing the party into avoidable setbacks.
In a letter to outgoing Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy, the BJP MLA also said there are many capable senior leaders, MLAs, and MPs within the state who have tirelessly worked for the growth of the 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,” he stated.
“I have been a dedicated Karyakarta, elected three times in a row with the blessings of the people and support of the party. But today. I 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 said.
“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,” he said in the letter.
Though he may be stepping away from the party, the Goshamahal legislator said he remains fully committed to the ideology of Hindutva and the service of Hindu Dharma and the people of his constituency.
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
Saurabh Verma covers general, national and international day-to-day news for News18.com as a Senior Sub-editor. He keenly observes politics. You can follow him on Twitter –twitter.com/saurabhkverma19
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