Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao today launched his Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), renaming the existing Telangana Rashtra Samiti founded by him, marking his foray into national politics.
The launch of the new party was announced by him at the appointed time - 1.19 PM - after the general body meeting of TRS adopted a resolution. Mr. Rao moved a one line resolution and later read out the full text of the objective when the meeting gave its approval by a round of applause.
Mr. Rao said the party was renamed with a view to expand its activities nationwide. Former Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and president of Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi Thol. Thirumavalavan greeted M.r Rao as soon as the announcement was made. Both of them had arrived here previous night. Leaders of farmers organisations from various States were also present.
