The resignation of Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had triggered a major political buzz in Telangana. Known for his hardline Hindutva ideology and controversial statements that often attract national attention, Raja Singh has also reportedly received threats from international terror groups in the past. After distancing himself from the party with sharp allegations against its leadership, fresh speculation has now emerged that he is seeking a return to the BJP.
Raja Singh, who resigned from the BJP some time ago citing dissatisfaction, has since remained politically unaffiliated. However, sources indicate that efforts to facilitate his re-entry into the party are underway and that discussions with senior BJP leaders have yielded positive signals. His close associates claim that the timing for his rejoining has nearly been finalised and that he could formally return to the party as early as next month. Raja Singh is also said to have recently visited New Delhi, where he held meetings with top party leaders, including BJP national working president Nitin Nabin, and conveyed his willingness to rejoin the party.
Political observers note that Raja Singh’s past trajectory with the BJP has seen similar developments. He was previously suspended for remarks considered to be outside the party line but was later re-inducted ahead of the last Assembly elections and was again fielded from Goshamahal, a seat he went on to win. Given his strong personal influence in the constituency and the absence of a stronger alternative within the BJP, a repeat of this strategy ahead of the next Assembly elections cannot be ruled out.
Raja Singh is regarded as a dominant figure in Goshamahal, with his electoral success often attributed to his individual following rather than party affiliation. He began his political career in 2009 as a corporator from Mangalhat in the GHMC on a TDP ticket before joining the BJP in 2014. Despite party shifts, he has consistently maintained his Hindutva stance. In a recent interview, Raja Singh reiterated his unwavering commitment to Hindutva and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and clarified that he has no intention of resigning as an MLA, further strengthening indications that his return to the BJP is imminent.