'Worthy homecoming': BRS leader K Keshava Rao returns to Congress fold
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Synopsis
Former APCC president, K Keshava Rao, reenters Congress in a 'worthy homecoming', lauded by party leaders. With Rahul Gandhi's support, his return signifies a crucial development for Congress in Telangana. The event underscores Rao's political realignment, poised to strengthen the party with his extensive experience.
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Former BRS leader K Keshava Rao returned to the Congress fold on Wednesday with party president Mallikarjun Kharge describing it as a "worthy homecoming". Rao joined the Congress at Kharge's residence in the presence of former party chief Rahul Gandhi, AICC General Secretary (Organization) KC Venugopal, AICC Telangana in-charge Deepa Dasmunshi and Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.
"We are confident that his vast experience in public service will strengthen the Congress party in Telangana," he said.
Rao, who had served as the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president, had joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), then Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), in 2013.
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"Worthy homecoming! We welcome senior leader, Shri K. Keshav Rao ji to the Congress party," said Kharge in a post on X. "We are confident that his vast experience in public service will strengthen the Congress party in Telangana," he said.
Rao, who had served as the Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president, had joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), then Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), in 2013.
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