HYDERABAD: Following the acceptance of the resignation of Goshamahal MLA Raja Singh from the party, the BJP central leadership is likely to forward it to the speaker. According to well-placed sources, the BJP considers Singh no longer associated with the party and intends to request the speaker to take appropriate action.Notably, the name of BJP candidate Madhavi Latha, who had unsuccessfully contested the Hyderabad Parliamentary seat, is currently being mentioned as a potential contender in the event of a by-election in Goshamahal. As per procedure, Singh himself must submit the resignation acceptance letter to the speaker of the legislative assembly. So far, Singh has resigned only from the party, not from the assembly, and the letter has not yet been submitted to the speaker. The conduct of a by-election now hinges on two key factors: when the resignation letter is formally submitted to the speaker, and what decision the speaker makes after reviewing it.Under Article 190(3)(b) of the Constitution, an elected legislator may resign from his or her seat by submitting a written resignation to the speaker (or chairman, in the case of the legislative council). The seat is deemed officially vacant only once the speaker accepts resignation. Sources within the BJP have indicated that party affairs in-charge, Sunil Bansal, will be in Hyderabad on Monday, for brainstorming.Meanwhile, there is speculation within the party that Madhavi Latha may be chosen to replace Raja Singh as the BJP candidate.
