The TDP currently does not have any representation in Rajya Saba, after its lone member, K Ravindra Kumar retired in April
Published Dec 09, 2024 | 5:08 PM ⚊ Updated Dec 09, 2024 | 5:08 PM
BC leader R Krishnaiah to step into Rajya Sabha again (@iamkandula on X)
Backward Classes leader R Krishnaiah, who resigned as YSRCP Rajya Sabha member is being fielded by the BJP in the upcoming by-elections to the upper house.
Three berths in Rajya Sabha from Andhra Pradesh have fallen vacant following the resignation of as many YSRCP members. By elections for the seats have already been announced by the Election Commission. The last date for filing nominations is 10 December.
भाजपा की केंद्रीय चुनाव समिति ने आंध्र प्रदेश, हरियाणा एवं ओडिशा में होने वाले राज्यसभा के उप-चुनाव हेतु निम्नलिखित नामों पर अपनी स्वीकृति प्रदान की। pic.twitter.com/SfOjqy7vnf
— BJP (@BJP4India) December 9, 2024
The BJP, which is part of the TDP-led NDA government in the state has sought and secured one of three berths, for which it has decided to field the Backward Classes leader.
For the remaining two berths, the TDP is likely to field Beda Mastan Rao and Sana Satheesh. In the last Assembly elections, Satheesh expected a Jana Sena ticket for Kakinada, but the party fielded Uday Srinivas. Now he has got the opportunity to enter the Rajya Sabha as a member of Telugu Desam.
The Jana Sena officially did not get any berth. Jana Sena chief and deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan wanted to send his brother Naga Babu to Rajya Sabha, but the BJP knocked away one of the three seats.
The TDP currently does not have any representation in Rajya Saba, after its lone member, K Ravindra Kumar retired in April.
(Edited by Ananya Rao)
