Ahead of the crucial MLC elections, the Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP government faced a major setback. TDP leader Sudha Rani has surprised many by filing her nomination as an independent candidate for the Unified Vijayanagaram district local body MLC elections, going against the party’s instructions. In her explanation, Sudha Rani shared that her personal aspiration to become an MLC was the key reason behind her decision to contest independently.
Sudha Rani clarified that her nomination was a personal choice, separate from the TDP’s directives. For context, her husband Raghuraju had previously served as an MLC. At present, Sudha Rani serves as the Vice MPP of S. Kota and is a Director at the State Tourism Corporation. Despite her prominent positions, she chose to file her nomination without consulting the local MLA or coalition leaders.
Her independent candidacy has created ripples, complicating the alliance’s chances of success in the elections. In response, TDP leaders have intervened, requesting her to withdraw her nomination to avoid harming the party’s prospects.
As the situation continues to unfold, clarity is expected in the next few days. With the coalition government still in power, uncertainty surrounds the MLC race. The presence of multiple candidates from TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP has heightened the competition, while Sudha Rani’s surprise independent candidacy has quickly become a hot topic in Unified Vijayanagaram, keeping the political scene buzzing.
