Hyderabad, April 23: With just two days left for Lok Sabha nominations in Telangana, the Congress party is yet to finalize its candidate for the Khammam seat. The decision-making process is complicated by contenders including family members of ministers, leading to meetings with party leaders in Bengaluru. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy sought guidance from Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge to resolve the issue.
Speculation surrounds potential candidates like Vikramarka’s wife Nandini and Srinivas Reddy’s brother Prasad Reddy. Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao advocates for his son Yugandhar to receive the ticket. Amidst local demands for a strong local candidate, the party grapples with conflicting interests, delaying official announcements and impacting campaign momentum.