Congress Struggles for Consensus: Swearing-In Ceremony Delayed Amid CM Candidate Disagreement

In a dramatic turn of events, the Congress party in Telangana finds itself grappling with internal dissent over the selection of its chief minister, leading to the postponement of the eagerly anticipated swearing-in ceremony. Initially, all seemed well as preparations were underway at the Raj Bhavan for A. Revanth Reddy's inauguration as chief minister, alongside a few ministers, including a deputy chief minister. However, by evening, fissures emerged among senior leaders, prompting a sudden delay.

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) leadership swiftly intervened, summoning Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, AICC Telangana in-charge Manikrao Thakre, and other AICC observers to Delhi for deliberations on the potential chief ministerial candidate. While the Congress legislature party had initially passed a unanimous resolution authorizing AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge to decide the chief minister, varying opinions emerged during individual meetings with the 64 MLAs.

While some legislators suggested names like Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, Uttam Kumar Reddy, and Sridhar Babu as possible chief ministers, a majority rallied behind Telangana Congress President Revanth Reddy. The situation remained fluid, with uncertainty surrounding the deputy chief minister's post and other key positions.

The delay in the swearing-in ceremony has now shifted the focus to Delhi, where the party high command seeks to build consensus among the legislators and resolve the internal discord. This unexpected twist in the tale has left political observers and the public eagerly awaiting the next chapter in Telangana's political saga.