After having extensive discussions with his followers and well-wishers, Greater Hyderabad Congress president Danam Nagender made it clear today that he would not leave the Congress under any circumstances.
As rumors were flying high and thick on Friday that Nagender was joining the TRS, the Leader of the Opposition in the Telangana Council and senior Congress leader Mohammed Ali Shabbir went to Danam's residence and had a secret meeting for a while.
Speaking to the media later, Danam asked the media what was wrong in having a meeting with his followers. He said that he had had a meeting with his followers only to discuss how to strengthen the Congress party, and reiterated that he would not leave the Party at any cost.
When he was asked about the rumors of his joining the TRS, Danam's followers just raised slogans of "Jai Danam". Danam, too, left the place without giving an answer.
Shabbir Ali, however, responded to say that a conspiracy was going on against Danam. "Danam is hardcore Congress leader, and he has close relations with the Gandhi family", he said.
It is learnt that Danam changed his mind after discussions with Shabbir Ali. Shabbir Ali reportedly conveyed the message of AICC general secretary in-charge of the Telangana Congress affairs Digvijay Singh that Danam had a good future in the Party.
However, rumors continue that Danam will join the TRS on Monday.
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