KCR to shuffle sitting MLAs. Telangana CM KCR is known for unique and interesting strategies to turn the tables on his opponents. Congress party after the Karnataka victory is in a buoyant mood and is turning aggressive to win the upcoming 2024 elections. Similarly, BJP which went into sleep mode after the Karnataka defeat. charging its leadership in the state is keen to regain its lost ground.
In the midst of all this, with Congress and BJP trying to poach its MLAs and top leaders and anti-incumbency increasing, KCR is now planning to shuffle the sitting MLAs to counter the opposition strategies and surge in various constituencies. Sources from the BRS say "KCR is all set to change the sitting MLAs in Mahabubabad, Dornakal, Paleru, Vikarabad, Ibrahimpatnam, Uppal, Jangaon, Mancherial, Khanapur, Warangal East, Bhupalpally, and others"
Already party leaders started increasing their efforts to get the tickets. Mahabubabad MP Malotu Kavita may contest from Dornakal Assembly, the same constituency held by her father, Redya Naik and this may result in change in candidates. A source shares "Paleru is a topic of discussion within the party, with talks of former minister Tummala Nageswar Rao being fielded due to the recent entry of Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy into the Congress. The party believes that strong leaders like Tummala can effectively challenge Ponguleti, and they are also counting on support from the Kamma community, which may sway to the BRS if it fields the right candidate."
Party sources add" KCR is considering replacing the sitting MLA Metuku Anand with former Chevella Assembly MLA KS Ratnam, in the Vikarabad segment. In Ibrahimpatnam, there are indications that the son of sitting MLA Manchireddy Kishan Reddy is likely to contest the election. The final decision will be made after the survey.In similar way KCR is expected to change sitting MLAs from various constituencies.
