The BJP has almost finalized its candidate for the upcoming Khammam-Warangal-Nalgonda Graduate MLC constituency in Telangana. The party high command has reportedly decided to field Progressive Recognized Teachers Union (PRTU) state general secretary Pingali Bhiksham Goud. 

According to reliable sources, senior PRTU leaders recently held talks with key BJP leaders in Delhi as well as the state level. Bhiksham Goud, who will retire from government service at the end of this month, is preparing to enter full-fledged politics after that.

The BJP hopes to improve its chances of winning this seat by taking advantage of the strong network of teachers and graduates that PRTU has. Although the party has considered the names of some others along with Bhiksham Goud, there is a rumor that the high command is leaning towards him. The BJP, which is also working on candidates for the remaining MLC seats, will soon officially announce the names.