After his outbursts against the party leadership, particularly Minister T. Harish Rao, at Tirumala on Monday, sitting MLA of the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) from Malkajigiri constituency, Mynampalli Hanumantha Rao finds himself in a piquant situation after his demand for two seats — one for him and another for his son — was overlooked.
Speaking to mediapersons after offering prayers to Lord Venkateshwara, Mr.Hanumantha Rao said he had asked for party tickets to contest Malkajigiri, for himself, and Medak, for his son, for the upcoming Assembly elections. He stated that his son M. Rohith had served people in Medak during the COVID-19 pandemic by spending ₹8 crore from his own pocket for medical and other needs.
In a fit of emotion, he said he would contest as an independent candidate, if need be, in case the party preferred to give only one ticket to his family. He went on to add that he would contest Siddipet in the next election and defeat Mr.Harish Rao, come what may. The MLA alleged that Mr.Harish Rao was coming in the way of his getting a ticket for his son and accused the latter of amassing wealth. He also made some personal remarks against the Minister.
