Hyderabad, July 11 -- Following the acceptance of his resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh released a statement vowing to continue serving 'Hindutva', the hardline ideology associated with right-wing Hindu nationalism.

In a statement on X, he conveyed that perhaps he could not convey to Delhi "the pain of millions of BJP workers who are working day and night with the dream of forming a BJP government in Telangana." Adding that his decision was not driven by the need for position, power, or personal gain.

The leader, often criticised and occasionally penalised for his hate speeches against Muslims in the country, had resigned from the primary membership of the BJP after a state leadership change. ...