Congress leader Revanth Reddy blames Telangana defections for Goa election setbacks

Senior Congress leader Revanth Reddy, a Member of Parliament from Telangana, addressed the party's recent poor showing in Goa, attributing it to a wave of defections that have hit the party in his home state. He noted that several Congress legislators and local leaders have switched allegiance to rival parties in Telangana, creating a morale and organisational setback.

Reddy argued that the loss of experienced cadres and the perception of internal instability have hampered the Congress's ability to campaign effectively in Goa, where the party failed to secure any seats in the latest election. He warned that such defections could have a cascading effect on the party's prospects in other states if not curbed.

The Congress spokesperson did not provide specific numbers on the defections but emphasized the need for unity and rebuilding the party's grassroots network to regain voter confidence across the country.