The denials of joining leaders into the saffron party after assurances have been a topic of discussion in Telangana politics. Former minister Krishna Yadav and Chikoti Praveen Kumar recently experienced the same situation. Criticisms have been directed towards the BJP in the state, as they have formed a special committee for joinings unlike any other party.
There was a last-minute change in plans for Krishna Yadav’s inclusion. All arrangements had been made, including cutouts and flexi in the city, but the party denied his inclusion at the last moment. A similar situation occurred with Chikoti Praveen Kumar.
Chikoti Praveen Kumar had a grand rally and was admitted to the state office of the party. However, there were no important leaders present at the office, which angered his supporters.
Ajmira Prahlad, son of former minister Ajmira Chandulal, performed Kashay Theerthm in the presence of BJP state office recruitment committee chairman and Huzurabad MLA Eatala Rajender. Prahlad was supposed to join along with Chikoti Praveen Kumar. However, when it was discovered that Chikoti was near the state party office for the rally, Prahlad was hastily invited to join by wearing a saffron scarf.
After some time, all the big leaders left the party office one by one. State election in-charge Prakash Javadekar, MLA Eatala Rajender, and MP Laxman all dropped out. Kishan Reddy was supposed to be present when Chikoti joined, but he also backed out due to other meetings.
The appointment of Union Minister Kishan Reddy as the state president of the BJP has raised concerns about joinings in the party. Since Krishna Yadav and Kishan Reddy belong to the same segment, there may be competition issues. As for Chikoti, questions are being raised about the reasons for his exclusion. His fans are wondering why Prahlad was included while Chikoti was not.
There seems to be something happening behind the scenes regarding Chikoti Praveen’s inclusion. It is being speculated that the state leadership is sending signals that joining the BJP may jeopardize the future of those who join. This debate is ongoing in political circles.
If this trend continues in the BJP, there is a risk that those who join the party will be left behind.
