Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, the BJP candidate for the Munugode byelection, claimed that while he and his brother Komatireddy Venkat Reddy may have different political philosophies, they are still one family. Prior to Munugode Bypoll in a TV9 debate, former Congress MLA Rajgopal Reddy claimed that his brother is very intelligent and makes decisions based on moral standards. No one wants to sever their ties to their family, he said, but there are times when one must make a difficult choice while keeping their social connections in mind. According to Rajgopal Reddy, his brother is remaining quiet, but that doesn't imply he's against him or his party. However, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy claimed that despite his brother switching parties, he has been working for the Congress for the past 34 years and that he is still a member of Congress. Venkatreddy claimed that he faced derogatory remarks before the election campaign.
