In a significant political development, MLC Somu Veerraju has been officially designated as the BJP’s floor leader within the Legislative Council. This pivotal decision emerged from a key meeting held in Vijayawada, which brought together BJP Members of Parliament, Members of Legislative Assembly, and Members of Legislative Council. The proceedings were overseen by Shiv Prakash, the party’s national joint general secretary, as confirmed in an official statement.
Mr. Veerraju’s appointment comes at a time when the BJP’s presence in the Council includes two other members, Zakia Khanam and Pothula Suneetha. Interestingly, both Khanam and Suneetha recently made headlines by defecting from the YSR Congress Party to join the BJP. Adding to his extensive experience, Somu Veerraju previously held the prestigious position of president for the Andhra Pradesh BJP and continues to play an active role as a member of the party’s national executive committee.