Hyderabad | July 19, 2025 –
A storm is brewing within the Telangana BJP as senior leader and MP Etela Rajender appears to be openly challenging the growing dominance of *Bandi Sanjay Kumar. What began as murmurs of discontent has now exploded into a full-blown internal feud, signaling *deep cracks in the party’s state leadership.
Sources reveal that Etela, once considered a powerful voice in the Telangana BJP, now feels side-lined. At a closed-door meeting with his key followers from Huzurabad, he reportedly expressed strong dissatisfaction over the internal power dynamics.
Etela Hits Out Without Naming Bandi Sanja
During the meeting, Etela asserted that BJP had no organizational strength in Huzurabad before his entry.
“Every vote that the BJP secured here was because of my cadre,” he reportedly said, referring to the 50,000-vote lead in Huzurabad during the Lok Sabha elections.
He used strong words to criticize unnamed individuals for hypocrisy.
“You embrace someone with daggers hidden in your stomach… That’s not culture,” Etela reportedly remarked — a statement widely seen as directed at Bandi Sanjay.
The Underlying Power Struggle
Etela’s remarks come just days after Bandi Sanjay indirectly accused unnamed party members of sabotaging his votes in the Huzurabad constituency. Sanjay had emphasized that the BJP is not a party of personal glorification, and that only Modi’s ideology matters — an indirect jibe many believe was aimed at Etela.
While Etela didn’t name Sanjay directly, the tone and references left little to doubt. This growing divide is being seen as a battle for political relevance and party control ahead of upcoming state-level decisions.
Etela’s Frustrations with the Central Leadership
Etela is reportedly upset over being denied a Union Minister post and feels let down after being promised the *Telangana BJP President role, which eventually went to *G. Kishan Reddy, not him.
The internal buzz that Rama Chandra Rao’s appointment was backed by Bandi Sanjay has only deepened Etela’s discontent.
Party insiders claim that Etela’s rebellious tone might affect his influence within the party, with many speculating that such outspoken criticism could hurt his chances in the long run.
Bandi Sanjay’s Calculated Silence
Meanwhile, Bandi Sanjay has reportedly instructed his followers to maintain silence over the controversy. According to party insiders, he believes Etela’s statements will only further weaken his standing in the eyes of the high command.
Key Takeaways
- Etela Rajender expresses frustration over marginalization in Telangana BJP.
- Blames Bandi Sanjay for internal sabotage during Lok Sabha polls.
- Alleges BJP had no presence in Huzurabad before his entry.
- Signals displeasure with BJP leadership for failing to honor promises.
- Bandi Sanjay urges silence, sees Etela’s rant as self-damaging.