BJP MLA Raja Singh of Telangana steps down, embroiled in internal party controversy
In a dramatic turn of events in the Indian political landscape, T Raja Singh, the BJP MLA from Telangana's Goshamahal constituency, has resigned from the party on Monday, June 30, 2025. The firebrand Hindu leader, known for his uncompromising Hindutva stances and controversial remarks, has expressed shock and disappointment over the reported appointment of N. Ramchander Rao as the Telangana BJP state unit president.
Born on April 15, 1977, T Raja Singh has been a dedicated Karyakarta (party worker) for the BJP, having been elected three times in a row with the blessings of the people and support of the party. However, despite his strong grassroots support and efforts to strengthen the party, the central leadership favoured Ramchander Rao, a senior advocate and former MLC, for the top post.
In his resignation letter written to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, T Raja Singh accused some individuals within the party of misleading the central leadership due to personal interests, affecting the party’s direction at a critical time as it aims to form its first government in Telangana. He alleged that these individuals have been running the show from behind the curtain.
T Raja Singh's political style, marked by his inflammatory remarks against Muslims, has led to several criminal complaints and bans from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Despite this, he has remained a polarizing yet influential leader in Telangana politics.
It is important to note that T Raja Singh has more than 100 criminal cases lodged against him, many related to communal offences. His suspension from the BJP in August 2022 for his remarks on Prophet Muhammad was later revoked in October 2023.
As of this update on June 30, 2025, at 9:56 PM IST, the party high command is expected to announce a new successor for the Telangana unit president position on Tuesday. The resignation of T Raja Singh, a fervent Hindutva leader, is likely to have significant implications for the BJP's political strategy in Telangana.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
[1] Times of India, "BJP MLA T Raja Singh resigns from party over Telangana unit president post", June 30, 2025. [2] The Hindu, "T Raja Singh resigns from BJP over Telangana unit president post", June 30, 2025. [3] The New Indian Express, "T Raja Singh: The controversial BJP MLA from Telangana", June 30, 2025. [4] NDTV, "T Raja Singh resigns from BJP over Telangana unit president post", June 30, 2025. [5] India Today, "T Raja Singh: The firebrand BJP MLA from Telangana", June 30, 2025.
- The resignation of T Raja Singh, a polarizing yet influential BJP leader in Telangana, could have significant implications for the party's policy-and-legislation and politics in the region.
- Amidst general-news headlines, T Raja Singh has expressed his concerns about personal interests influencing the central leadership's decision in the elections for the Telangana BJP state unit president.
- Despite facing numerous criminal charges, including those related to crime-and-justice and war-and-conflicts, T Raja Singh has remained a steadfast Karyakarta in the BJP.
- Bollywood and cricket enthusiasts may be interested to know that, aside from political controversies, T Raja Singh's inflammatory remarks have also earned him bans from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
