Huzurabad constituency in Karimnagar district was a hot topic during the 2021 by-election. Etala Rajender who was a key figure in BRS joined BJP and won a lot. The ruling party could not win a seat here. As a result, Kaushik Reddy, who was in the Congress, was considered to be a strong candidate for leadership and the BRS party made him MLC.
After that he was honored by giving the government whip position. Kaushik Reddy, who has been praised for his leadership, is actively campaigning in his own constituency but many party activists are unable to accept him that easily. The BRS leadership is hoping that Huzurabad will again come under BRS account in the next election. It is sending signals that Kaushik Reddy's ticket is guaranteed. Kaushik Reddy also got a little aggressive as he was well appreciated by KCR and KTR many times.
Kaushik Reddy has been touring extensively in the Huzurabad constituency recently. Recently he came to the opening ceremony of a temple in his hometown Jammikunta on the occasion of Pochamma Bonala.
The BRS cadre was conspicuously absent. Generally, after assuming the post of whip, the leader is given a huge welcome. Many party activists greet each other. But none of the leaders from Huzurabad, Illandakunta or Kamalapur area were seen.
There is criticism that Kaushik Reddy is not doing anything for the constituency as a whip. Especially, there is criticism that even if there is an opportunity to allot nominated posts, he is not paying attention. Hence there is a view that he needs to do some course correction if he has to strongly fight Etela and fly the BRS flag high here.
