YSRCP Faces Major Setback in Balakrishna’s Hindupur Constituency
In a significant development within the YSR Congress Party’s stronghold of the Hindupur constituency, Shaik Mohammed Iqbal, a prominent leader, has opted to step down from his position as an MLC and relinquish his party membership, citing personal reasons.
While the official statement remains succinct, rumblings suggest that Iqbal’s decision may stem from dissatisfaction with the party’s choice of MLA candidate, Tippegowda Narayan Deepika, for the upcoming elections.
Despite Iqbal’s prior bid for the MLA seat in 2019, which ended in defeat, his hopes for a ticket renewal were dashed when the nomination was bestowed upon Deepika, purportedly to capitalize on BC votes and gender representation. Iqbal’s immediate departure underscores internal tensions within the party, leaving his next steps shrouded in uncertainty.Read more…
