Posted 12/5/2023, 8:06:30 AM
Congress Weighs Legal Risks and Seeks Dalit CM Option for Telangana
- Congress leaders concerned about legal risks if Revanth Reddy made Telangana CM; discuss appointing a Dalit CM instead
- Believe BJP could attempt to destabilize non-Dalit CM government; less likely with a Dalit CM
- Uncertain if High Command agrees with appointing Dalit CM
- Majority of senior Congress leaders dissatisfied with prospect of Revanth Reddy as CM
- Many party seniors find it difficult to accept that Revanth Reddy, a recent joiner, has become eligible for CM position