THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Hyderabad, July 1: In a move seen as a strategic reset in Telangana, the BJP national leadership has appointed senior leader and legal expert N Ramchander Rao as the new state president, replacing Union Minister G Kishan Reddy. The appointment marks the party’s renewed focus on grassroots mobilisation and ideological consolidation in the state.
Rao, a former MLC representing the Hyderabad-Rangareddy-Mahbubnagar graduates’ constituency, is widely known for his deep ideological commitment and legal acumen.
A Senior Advocate since 2012, he has built a distinguished legal career across the Andhra Pradesh High Court, Supreme Court, and various tribunals, while continuing to provide legal assistance to BJP workers and the organisation.
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His political journey began as a student leader with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in the 1970s and 1980s, where he led ideological battles against Left-leaning student groups at Osmania University, even facing violent attacks for his nationalist stance.
His ABVP tenure (1977–1985) saw him serve in key roles, including State Committee Member and City President, while pursuing legal education.
Born into a humble Brahmin family rooted in Osmania University’s academic culture, Rao has consistently prioritised public service over personal comfort, as per the release.
Over the decades, he has held several significant roles in the BJP—including BJYM Secretary, Legal Cell Convenor, State General Secretary, and Party Spokesperson—earning a reputation for strategic thinking and consensus building.
The party, in its official release, described Rao’s appointment as part of its plan to reinforce organisational strength and reconnect with its ideological foundations in Telangana.
