Biography
Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy is an industrialist-politician known for bold cross-party moves. He switched to BJP ahead of the 2022 Munugode by-election, lost, then returned to Congress and won in 2023 — making him one of Telangana's most unpredictable and resilient power brokers.
📅 Career Timeline
1965
PersonalBorn in Nalgonda district
2009
PoliticalFirst elected MLA from Munugode (Congress)
2014
PoliticalRe-elected from Munugode (Congress)
2018
PoliticalRe-elected 3rd time (Congress)
2021
ControversyResigns; joins BJP — triggers Munugode by-election
2022
PoliticalLoses Munugode by-election to BRS despite massive BJP campaign
2023
PoliticalReturns to Congress; wins Munugode in general election