In an unexpected political turn of events, MLC Chinthapandu Naveen, popularly known as Teenmaar Mallanna, paid an unexpected visit to the BRS Legislature Party office on Monday. The Congress leader who was expelled visited BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) and senior leader Harish Rao and created ripples regarding his future political action.
Mallanna’s sudden presence at the BRS office led to immediate buzz about a potential switch to BRS, especially after his Congress suspension. However, sources indicate that this visit was not about party defection but rather a strategic effort to garner support for the BC Bill.
Mallanna is reportedly gearing up for a protest in Delhi, advocating for legal recognition of the BC Bill. His discussions with KTR and Harish Rao were centered on securing BRS’s support for this cause. To solidify his request, he even submitted a formal petition urging them to back the movement.
Mallanna’s interaction with BRS leaders has raised eyebrows, especially given his past conflicts with the party. During the Khammam Graduate MLC elections, he contested as an independent candidate, posing a serious challenge to BRS’s Palla Rajeshwar Reddy. His dynamic campaign turned the race into a tight contest, drawing significant support. At one stage, he even appeared poised for victory, making BRS uneasy. However, Rajeshwar Reddy managed to secure a narrow win.
Given their past rivalry, Mallanna’s meeting with BRS leaders is bound to fuel speculation. While he maintains that the focus is solely on the BC Bill, political circles are abuzz with the possibility of a bigger shift in the making. Whether this meeting was purely issue-based or a signal of political realignment—only time will reveal the truth.
