Congress' Ali Masqati, TDP's Shakeela Reddy In BRS

The BRS received a significant boost in Telangana today as senior Congress leader Ali Masqati and former TDP leader Shakeela Reddy officially joined the party.

BRS working president K T Rama Rao welcomed them by draping them in the party's traditional pink scarves, at his residence in Nandinagar.

Speaking on the occasion, Ali Masqati said that the BRS was a truly secular party and that he was happy to work under the dynamic leadership of K T Rama Rao.

Sharply criticizing the Congress' current policies, he said, "The present Congress government is not secular. Under K Chandrashekar Rao, minorities in Telangana experienced remarkable progress through numerous welfare initiatives. However, the Congress government has completely neglected minority welfare."

"KCR is a genuine secular leader who delivered inclusive growth and visionary governance for all sections of society," Masqati added.

Shakeela Reddy said, "I have joined the BRS to work under the leadership of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao and K T Rama Rao. During the BRS regime, Telangana witnessed historic development, but the current government has failed to introduce any new initiatives. People are once again looking to KCR's leadership for progress and stability."

She also expressed her commitment to work actively for the victory of the BRS candidate in the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election, and said that the party would secure a decisive win.

Young political aspirant Rohit Sharma also joined the BRS, citing admiration for K T Rama Rao's leadership.

"I am deeply inspired by KTR's vision and leadership. I joined the BRS today to contribute to Telangana's development under his guidance," he said.

KTR welcomed all the new members, and said that their joining would further strengthen the BRS and add momentum to the party's efforts toward Telangana's development and welfare.