Telangana assembly election war is going to start in few days. Already the main parties are preparing strategies and counter strategies. They are also working on preparing the list of those who will stand and win the competition. They are also brainstorming on the issue of key positions. Taking steps towards hitting the opponent. While BRS announced 115 candidates simultaneously, the process of receiving applications of the Congress party has been completed. Applications are being reviewed. Hastam party leadership is working towards releasing the first list soon. Due to the huge number of applications, it seems that the ticket issue is throbbing for the leaders.

Ponnala  Laxmaiah worked as the first president of TPCC after the formation of Telangana state. Although he played a key role in the politics of the united Andhra Pradesh, his situation changed after the formation of the state. In addition to 2014 and 2018 elections, Jangaon constituency was defeated, it is strongly expected to win the upcoming elections anyway. It can be said that this election is the biggest challenge for him politically. It is clear that the opposite winds have been blowing for Ponnala, who has been leading Annitanai in Jangaon constituency since then. At one stage, a discussion started whether he would get a ticket or not.

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AICC appointed Kommuri Pratap Reddy from the same constituency as the President of Janagama District Congress. The decision was made without even consulting Ponnala  Laxmaiah on this matter!

Pratap Reddy, who has taken charge of the new office, is moving around in the constituency. He is trying hard for the party ticket in the next election. In the 2009 election, Pratap Reddy, who was contesting from TRS, lost in Ponnala by just 236 votes. After that he joined BJP. He joined Hastam Guti in the year 2018. Jangaon Congress split into two factions with his entry.

Even in the 2018 elections, even though there was a heated debate on the issue of giving ticket to Ponnala, they got the ticket with the blessings of the high command. Now when such a scene is seen once again, Will Ponnala get a ticket this time? Or will it stand for Pratap Reddy, it has become interesting.