Former Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief Okay Chandrasekhar Rao on Saturday nominated former minister and MLA Tigulla Padma Rao Goud because the occasion’s candidate for the Secunderabad seat for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections within the state.
The choice got here after a gathering involving BRS legislators, representatives and chief leaders, the place Goud’s candidacy acquired unanimous approval.
Goud shall be up towards union minister and Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy and Danam Narender, who switched from the BRS and has been fielded by the Congress from Secunderabad seat.
Identified for his dedication and native improvement efforts, Goud is affectionately referred to as ‘Pajjanna’ by locals.
Telangana, which has 17 Lok Sabha seats, will vote in a single phase on May 13. Votes shall be counted on June 4.