7 months ago
Three Family Members of MLA Contest Miryalaguda Civic Polls
In the ongoing municipal elections in Miryalaguda, three family members of the local MLA, Bathula Laxma Reddy, are contesting from different wards.
The MLA's wife is running in Ward No.
39, his elder son in Ward No.
40, and his younger son in Ward No.
28.
This is seen as a strategy to strengthen the MLA's position in the event of a split among Congress councillors.
Meanwhile, in Suryapet, the mother of a soldier who died in the Galwan clash is contesting as a BRS candidate.
She is running to serve the people, recalling the support her family received after her son's death.
The MLA's family members' decision has sparked debate in local political circles.
Three family members of Miryalaguda MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy are contesting in the municipal elections.
The MLA's wife is running in Ward No. 39, his elder son in Ward No. 40, and his younger son in Ward No. 28.
The strategy aims to secure the election of a close aide as chairperson of the Miryalaguda municipality.
Former municipal chairperson Tirunagari Bhargava is also an aspirant for the chairperson post.
In Suryapet, Bikkumalla Manjula, mother of Galwan martyr Bikkumalla Santosh Babu, is contesting as a BRS candidate.
- Who
- Three family members of Miryalaguda MLA Bathula Laxma Reddy and Bikkumalla Manjula, mother of Galwan martyr Bikkumalla Santosh Babu
- What
- Contesting in the ongoing municipal elections
- Where
- Miryalaguda and Suryapet
- When
- During the ongoing municipal elections
- Why
- To secure political positions and serve the public
Key facts
- MLA
- Bathula Laxma Reddy
- Wards Contested
- 39, 40, 28
- Family Members Contesting
- Wife, Elder Son, Younger Son
- Previous Election Outcome
- MLA Won, Wife Lost
- Strategic Goal
- Secure Chairperson Position for Aide
- Aspiring Chairperson
- Tirunagari Bhargava
- Martyr's Mother Contesting
- Bikkumalla Manjula
- Martyr's Name
- Bikkumalla Santosh Babu
- Martyr's Award
- Maha Vir Chakra
Quotes
Bikkumalla Manjula
Mother of slain Army officer Bikkumalla Santosh Babu and BRS candidate from Ward No. 44 of the Suryapet municipality.
“I decided to contest the municipal elections to serve the people, recalling the support extended by the public to her family after her son’s death.”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
Related news
Suryapet Collector urges joint action for denotified communities’ welfare
Light to Moderate Rain Forecast Across Telangana Districts
Jagadish Reddy Accuses Congress Government of Creating Artificial Drought
Telangana Government Plans Statewide Land Survey Within One Year
Telangana Police Makes AI Priority Against Evolving Crime
