Pocharam Srinivas set to lift veil soon; plans ghar wapsi to BRS like Gudem
After Mahipal Reddy’s comeback, speculation mounts over another political U-turn
Hyderabad: Speculation is mounting in Telangana political circles over whether Government Advisor (Agriculture) and turncoat BRS MLA Pocharam Srinivas Reddy will follow the path of Patancheru MLA Gudem Mahipal Reddy and return to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).
The discussion gains significance in light of Mahipal Reddy’s recent political move. After briefly joining the Congress, he returned to the BRS and went on to ensure the party’s victory in municipal elections in his constituency, later admitting that shifting allegiance to Congress had been a mistake. Now, similar rumours are circulating around Pocharam, who has recently made strong critical remarks against the Congress government.
Pocharam, a senior leader, who previously served as Minister and Speaker, has openly expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the government led by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy. During a visit to the Siddapur Reservoir under construction in Varni mandal of Nizamabad district, he lashed out at ministers and officials over delays in releasing funds.
He alleged that development works have come to a standstill due to non-payment of pending bills and said contractors are struggling as a result. In a sharp remark that has since gone viral, Pocharam questioned whether he was expected to “fall at the feet of ministers” to get funds released. He also claimed that despite calling ministers--and even the Chief Minister--multiple times, he received no response.
His comments have triggered intense debate within political circles, especially as dissatisfaction appears to be growing within the ruling Congress. Former Minister Jeevan Reddy has already quit the Congress and is reportedly preparing to join the BRS, adding fuel to speculation about further political realignments.
Pocharam’s political journey has itself been controversial. He was elected as a BRS MLA from Banswada but later joined the Congress after it came to power in the state. At the time, BRS leaders accused him of switching sides for personal and business interests, while Congress leaders such as Enugu Ravinder Reddy opposed his induction, leading to internal friction. Although he was later appointed as Government Advisor, reports suggest he has been unhappy with the role and feels his inputs are being ignored.
His recent outburst is being seen by some as an indication of deeper dissatisfaction. Observers note that while Pocharam had earlier maintained silence, his latest remarks--questioning whether “a government is even functioning”--mark a significant escalation. This has led to speculation that his criticism may be a precursor to a political shift.
Meanwhile, Telangana Congress chief Mahesh Kumar Goud responded to the controversy, urging Pocharam to understand the state’s financial challenges. He alleged that the previous BRS government had left behind a massive debt burden, requiring around Rs.7,000 crore every month for loan repayments, which has constrained fund releases.
With internal dissent surfacing and political equations shifting, the key question remains whether Pocharam Srinivas Reddy will reconcile with the Congress leadership or follow Mahipal Reddy’s path back to the BRS. For now, the political circles remain on edge, closely watching his next move.
