Congress Bags 2 Rajya Sabha Seats From Telangana Unopposed

The ruling Congress on Thursday secured both the Rajya Sabha seats from Telangana unopposed, underlining the party’s dominance in state politics under the leadership of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his growing influence with the Congress high command. 

By ensuring a Rajya Sabha berth for his close aide Vem Narender Reddy, Revanth Reddy achieved in less than



two-and-a-half years which former chief minister of united Andhra Pradesh Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy accomplished after four years in office.

Congress candidates Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Vem Narender Reddy filed their nominations on Thursday, the last day for filing papers. Opposition parties BRS and BJP chose not to field candidates due to their inadequate strength in the Legislative Assembly.