Teenmar Mallanna has officially become a member of the Congress party.

Teenmar Mallanna, also known as Chintapandu Naveen, has officially joined the Congress party amidst the approaching Telangana Assembly elections. As political strategies intensify across various states, the latest development reveals Mallanna's allegiance to Congress. The journalist made his entry into the party in the presence of TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud and Telangana Congress party affairs in-charge Manik Rao Thackeray. The speculation about Mallanna joining Congress has been circulating for some time, and he recently confirmed it by donning the Congress scarf on Tuesday, putting an end to the ongoing campaign.

Mallanna's political journey has seen him briefly join the BJP before his recent move to Congress. Known for his close connection with village communities through morning news, Mallanna has faced legal troubles with cases registered against him in various police stations, potentially leading to his imprisonment. In previous elections, he contested as an independent candidate in the Huzurabad by-elections and Pattabhadru MLC elections but faced defeat. Despite his losses, Mallanna's support for the Congress party in recent days led to successful talks with party leaders, ultimately resulting in his official inclusion in the Congress fold.

Interestingly, the All India Forward Block Party, set to contest the Telangana elections, has declared Teenmar Mallanna as its Chief Ministerial candidate. The political landscape continues to evolve with these developments.