Nama Nageswara Rao, a senior leader of BRS and the Lok Sabha floor leader, is getting ready for his fifth Lok Sabha election in Khammam. The announcement was made during a party meeting in Hyderabad, where party chief K Chandrashekar Rao officially endorsed Nama’s candidacy.
Nama has had success in the past, winning twice as an MP with over a one-lakh vote majority. In the 2019 elections, he received 5,67,459 votes, securing a significant majority of 1,68,062 votes.
Having switched from TDP to TRS (BRS), Nama has a strong electoral history. He won in 2009 from TDP and later in 2019 against Congress candidate Renuka Chowdary. However, he faced defeats in 2014 and 2004. Now, aiming for a third win, Nama’s candidacy was officially announced by the BRS chief.
Known for his leadership and loyalty to the party, Nama has been actively involved in Parliament, addressing issues such as Article 370, National Highways, and Budget concerns. Despite facing defeat in the 2019 assembly polls, his services during the COVID period through his Nama Trust were well-received by district residents.
Khammam has historically been a stronghold for the Congress party, but with Nama’s efforts in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, there is speculation about whether he can challenge the dominance of the Congress and influence voters in the region.
