Telangana BJP accepts Raja Singh's resignation, seeks to disqualify him as MLA
In his resignation letter to outgoing party chief G Kishan Reddy, Singh called the decision a betrayal of party workers and said it jeopardised the BJP's chances in Telangana.Calling it a difficult but necessary decision, he wrote, 'The silence of many should not be mistaken for agreement. I speak not just for myself, but for countless karyakartas and voters who today feel let down.'Singh also criticised the leadership, alleging personal interests were placed above the party's. While stepping down, he said he would continue to uphold Hindutva and serve the Hindu community. He also urged the central leadership to reconsider their decision on Telangana's leadership.Raja Singh has often been in the news for his controversial remarks, including his calls to declare India a 'Hindu Rashtra' and his criticism of the Waqf laws.- EndsMust Watch
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