In the Telangana Assembly elections, a paradoxical trend emerged despite political parties expressing opposition to family involvement in politics. Numerous families prominently feature in the electoral landscape, with members engaging in both intra and inter-party contests. The familial entanglements are diverse, ranging from fathers and sons, brothers, and even husband-wife duos participating in electoral battles.
One striking example involves a family where members are concurrently contesting from three different political parties, underscoring the divisive nature of politics within families. Notably, some family members are vying for seats within the same party, while others are candidates for different political entities.
In the ruling BRS party and the main opposition Congress, a father-son duo is contesting in the Assembly elections. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao is running from Gajwel and Kamareddy, while his son KT Rama Rao seeks election from Sircilla under the BRS banner. Meanwhile, Finance Minister T. Harish Rao, who is KCR’s nephew, is contesting from Siddipet.
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The Congress, too, is not immune to familial political entanglements. Mynampalli Hanumantha Rao and his son Mynampalli Rohith are running from Malkajgiri and Medak, respectively. Another instance involves BRS Minister Ch. Mallareddy, who is contesting from Medchal, while his son-in-law Marri Rajasekhar Reddy is contesting from Malkajgiri.
Further complexity arises with the involvement of Yerrabelli Dayakar Rao, a BRS Minister, contesting from Palakurthi, and his son-in-law Madan Mohan Rao running from Yellareddy, albeit under the BJP banner.
The familial political landscape extends beyond the BRS and Congress, as former Deputy Chief Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha is contesting from Andole under the Congress, while his brother Ramachandra Raja Narasimha is running from Zaheerabad as a BJP candidate.
Even within the Congress, family ties persist. Congress MP Komatireddy Venkat Reddy is contesting from Nalgonda, while his brother Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy is running from Munugode.
The complexity reaches its zenith in the erstwhile Mahbubnagar district, where the late C. Narsireddy’s family is divided among three major political parties. Narsireddy’s son Rammohan Reddy is a BRS candidate from Makthal, while his granddaughter Varinika Reddy is contesting from Narayanpet under the Congress. Notably, former Minister DK Aruna, Narsireddy’s daughter and BJP Vice President, plans to contest from the Mahbubnagar Lok Sabha constituency.
The political landscape becomes a web of familial connections, showcasing the intricate relationships that span across different parties and ideologies. The evolving scenario reflects the dynamic nature of politics, where family bonds and political affiliations intersect in intriguing ways.
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