Hyderabad: Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender said he remained in the Congress party and denied any knowledge about defector MLAs or their current political affiliations.
Speaking to reporters, Danam Nagender clarified that he had not joined any other party. He said he was unaware of which MLAs had defected or which parties they currently belonged to. His remarks came amid continued political debate over alleged defections in Telangana.
Danam Nagender said his presence strengthened whichever party he represented. He expressed confidence that the Congress party would achieve a sweeping victory in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections. He claimed that Congress and AIMIM would together win all 300 GHMC divisions.
The Khairatabad MLA said he would campaign across Greater Hyderabad. He added that he would explain Congress welfare schemes directly to voters. He said the party’s programmes would attract strong public support.
Political circles have linked his statement to recent internal developments within the Congress. Leaders said Danam Nagender spoke after receiving clear assurances from the party high command. However, no official confirmation followed this speculation.
Danam Nagender Congress stand contrasts defection row
The political backdrop includes a legal and political push by the BRS party. The party has intensified its fight seeking disqualification of 10 MLAs who won on BRS tickets. These MLAs allegedly defected after the Assembly elections.
Amid the controversy, the defector MLAs have maintained that they continue to remain with the BRS party. They have repeatedly denied switching political allegiance.
In contrast, Danam Nagender openly stated that he belonged to the Congress party. His admission stood out against the backdrop of competing claims by other MLAs. Political observers viewed his statement as a clear attempt to end speculation.
The developments have added a new dimension to Telangana’s defection debate. The issue continues to draw attention as parties prepare for upcoming local body and municipal elections.
