K.T. Rama Rao, working president of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), called on party members and supporters to retaliate against those who abandoned the party during challenging times and cautioned against trusting the Congress again. Speaking at a roadshow in Budvel, Rajendranagar, he highlighted the need for regional parties to play a pivotal role in the formation of the next Central Government. He urged voters to reject defectors G. Ranjith Reddy and K. Vishweshwar Reddy, emphasizing the importance of electing BRS candidate Kasani Gnaneshwar.