Former TDP leader Adinarayana Reddy joins BJP

Hyderabad: In yet another blow to N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP, its leader Adinarayana Reddy on Monday joined the BJP in the presence of the party's working president JP Nadda and national general secretary Arun Singh.

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After formally joining the BJP, Reddy praised the party for its decisions such as abrogation of Article 370 and abolition of triple talaq.

Delhi: TDP leader and former Andhra Pradesh Minister Adinarayana Reddy joins BJP in the presence of BJP working president JP Nadda. pic.twitter.com/2pxCBEl7OG

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"I am very happy that I have joined the BJP. The party believes in one nation, one constitution and is committed to developing the country in all aspects especially in Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema region. I praise them for taking steps like abrogating Article 370 and abolishing triple talaq," he told.

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Reddy resigned from the TDP's primary membership last month. He was a three-time MLA and a former minister in the previous Naidu-led government in Andhra Pradesh.

The TDP was routed in both the assembly elections and Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh this year. Since then, several leaders from the Naidu-led party has switched sides and joined the BJP. (ANI)