The Kothagudem constituency is currently shrouded in suspense as the question remains unanswered about who will attend the assembly meetings as the MLA. In the 2018 elections, Vanama Venkateswara Rao emerged victorious as the Congress candidate from Kothagudem, defeating his nearest rival, Jalagam Venkatrao from TRS. However, the situation took a turn when Jalagam Venkatrao filed a case in the High Court, accusing Vanama Venkateswara Rao of providing false information in the election affidavit.
After a thorough investigation, the court declared Vanama’s election as MLA invalid, thereby paving the way for Jalagam Venkatrao to be recognized as the legitimate MLA. He promptly delivered the High Court’s verdict documents to the Assembly Secretary, State Chief Election Commission, and the Assembly Speaker, seeking acknowledgment as per the court order. However, Jalagam expressed his frustration at not receiving any communication from the Assembly Speaker thus far, leaving the situation uncertain.
Unexpectedly, Vanama responded by filing a bribery suit in the High Court to contest the ruling and ask for a one-month stay of execution. He was unfortunate to have his petition rejected by the High Court, which forced him to take the case to the Supreme Court. As the assembly meetings commenced today, the excitement among constituents heightened, eager to know who would represent Kothagudem. Reliable sources revealed that BRS, the political party, is unlikely to offer Vanama Venkateswara Rao a ticket this time.
Apart from the fake election affidavit controversy, the added burden of sexual harassment allegations against Vanama’s son further diminished his chances of securing the Kothagudem BRS ticket. The political drama continues to unfold, with both Jalagam Venkatrao and Vanama Venkateswara Rao fighting for legitimacy and representation in the assembly. As the Supreme Court’s decision looms, the fate of Kothagudem’s representation remains uncertain, leaving the constituents and the entire state on edge.