India, June 30 -- In a dramatic development, firebrand BJP MLA Raja Singh announced his resignation from the primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday, expressing outrage over the likely appointment of Ramchander Rao as the next Telangana BJP president. Singh addressed his resignation letter to Union Minister and current state BJP chief G Kishan Reddy, asking him to inform the Telangana Legislative Assembly Speaker of his departure from the party.

Singh stated the decision to appoint a new state president came as a shock not just to him but to lakhs of dedicated Karyakartas, leaders, and voters who have steadfastly supported the party through highs and lows. "With great sadness, I have decided to resign from the primary ...