Former Director of Health Gadala Srinivasa Rao on Friday sought the Congress ticket to contest either from Khammam or Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituencies. One of his close associates Ramu submitted two applications on behalf of Srinivas Rao who was known as supporter of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao.
It may be recalled that Srinivasa Rao set up a trust in the name of his father and conducted several philanthropist activities in and around Kothagudem expecting the BRS ticket to contest from Kothagudem Assembly constituency. However, BRS Chief KCR renominated sitting MLA Vanama Venkateshwara Rao. Hurt over KCR denying ticket to him, Srinivasa Rao wen on a long leave. Meanwhile, the Telangana Congress received 141 applications till Friday. Last date for receiving applications is February 3. On February 2, the Telangana Congress received more than 100 applications.
It may be recalled that Srinivasa Rao set up a trust in the name of his father and conducted several philanthropist activities in and around Kothagudem expecting the BRS ticket to contest from Kothagudem Assembly constituency. However, BRS Chief KCR renominated sitting MLA Vanama Venkateshwara Rao. Hurt over KCR denying ticket to him, Srinivasa Rao wen on a long leave. Meanwhile, the Telangana Congress received 141 applications till Friday. Last date for receiving applications is February 3. On February 2, the Telangana Congress received more than 100 applications.
