On 19th June 2021, D Srinivas, a prominent politician from Telangana, joined the Indian National Congress party in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, the former president of the party. However, just a day after his induction, he resigned from the Congress citing personal reasons. This sudden turn of events has left many people in Telangana surprised and curious about what could have led to his decision.
D Srinivas is a well-known political figure in Telangana who has been associated with the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party for many years. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly from the TRS party and had served as a minister in the state government. His decision to leave the TRS party and join the Congress was seen as a significant development in Telangana politics.
Many political analysts saw Srinivas’ move as an attempt to strengthen the Congress party’s position in Telangana, where it has been struggling to make a mark. With the state assembly elections due in 2023, the Congress party is trying to expand its base in Telangana and attract more leaders from other parties.
However, Srinivas’ resignation from the Congress just a day after joining has raised questions about his intentions and the reasons behind his decision. Some reports suggest that he was unhappy with the way he was treated by the Congress leaders after his induction. He reportedly felt that he was not given enough importance and was not consulted on important issues.
Others speculate that Srinivas may have faced pressure from his former party, the TRS, to leave the Congress. The TRS party is known for its strong-arm tactics and has been accused of using various means to prevent its leaders from joining other parties.
Whatever may be the reason behind Srinivas’ resignation, it has once again highlighted the fickle nature of Indian politics. In a country where political allegiances can change overnight, it is not uncommon for leaders to switch parties for personal gain or to further their political ambitions.
The incident has also raised questions about the Congress party’s ability to attract and retain leaders in Telangana. Despite being one of the oldest and most prominent political parties in India, the Congress has been struggling to make a mark in Telangana, where the TRS and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been gaining ground.
In conclusion, D Srinivas’ resignation from the Congress just a day after joining has come as a surprise to many people in Telangana. While the reasons behind his decision are not clear, it has once again highlighted the fickle nature of Indian politics and the challenges faced by the Congress party in Telangana. Only time will tell whether the party can overcome these challenges and emerge as a strong contender in the state assembly elections in 2023.
