Hyderabad, Sept. 17 -- MLC Teenmar Mallanna, who was suspended by the Congress, launched a new political party called the Telangana Rajyadhikara Party (TRP) on Wednesday, September 17.

Speaking at the occasion, the MLC said the party has been formed to provide a political platform to the Backward Classes, who form the majority in Telangana.

According to the party's official website, the party's vision is to "achieve 'Samajika Telangana' or Peoples Telangana free of fear, hunger, corruption, and prejudice, where marginalised majority communities: BC, SC, ST, minorities and poor have the political power for holistic and inclusive development with responsible governance."

Teenmar Mallanna was suspended by the Congress on March 1 for anti-...