GG News Bureau
Hyderabad, 30th June: In a major jolt to the Telangana BJP, Goshamahal MLA and firebrand leader T Raja Singh on Monday announced his resignation from the party, voicing strong dissent over reports of senior party leader N Ramchander Rao being appointed as the next state BJP president.
Raja Singh’s departure, just months after the Lok Sabha elections, has sparked internal turmoil in the party’s Telangana unit. In a scathing resignation letter addressed to state BJP president G Kishan Reddy, Singh said the leadership choice represented a “betrayal” of lakhs of karyakartas who have stood firmly with the BJP.
“This decision has come as a shock, not just to me, but to lakhs of karyakartas, leaders, and voters… Telangana was ready for BJP to form its first government, but the wrong leadership choice has put that in jeopardy,” the letter read.
Raja Singh, who has often drawn attention for his controversial speeches, alleged that the decision to elevate Ramchander Rao was guided by “individuals running the show from behind the curtain,” rather than genuine party interest. “Personal gains have been prioritised over the hard work and dedication of ground-level workers,” he charged.
Despite quitting the BJP, Singh reiterated his commitment to the Hindutva cause. “I will continue to raise my voice and stand with the Hindu community with even greater strength,” he asserted, adding, “The silence of many should not be mistaken for agreement.”
He also made a direct appeal to the BJP’s central leadership — including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP national president JP Nadda, and General Secretary BL Santhosh — urging them to reassess the situation and correct course.
Raja Singh ended his resignation letter with the slogan “Jai Hind. Jai Shri Ram.”
Earlier this year, during a Ram Navami procession, Singh courted controversy by calling for India to be declared a “Hindu Rashtra” and claiming that the amended Waqf law would end “land jihad.”
The BJP is yet to issue an official response to Raja Singh’s resignation. Party insiders, however, say the leadership is concerned about possible ripple effects in the run-up to upcoming civic and bypolls in the state.
