Zakia Khanam, Andhra Pradesh's first Muslim Deputy Chairperson, resigns from YSRCP to join BJP. Zakia Khanam, la primera vicepresidenta musulmana de Andhra Pradesh, dimite del YSRCP para unirse al BJP.

Zakia Khanam, the Deputy Chairperson of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and former member of YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), has resigned and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Zakia Khanam, la vicepresidenta del Consejo Legislativo de Andhra Pradesh y ex miembro del YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), ha renunciado y se ha unido al Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Khanam's departure is significant as she is the first Muslim woman to hold her previous position. La salida de Khanam es significativa, ya que es la primera mujer musulmana en ocupar su puesto anterior. Her resignation follows a series of exits from YSRCP since their electoral defeat last year. Su dimisión sigue una serie de salidas del YSRCP desde su derrota electoral el año pasado. The BJP welcomed her, emphasizing their focus on inclusive leadership and welfare for marginalized groups. El BJP la acogió, enfatizando su enfoque en el liderazgo inclusivo y el bienestar de los grupos marginados. YSRCP currently has 31 members in the 57-member Council. YSRCP tiene actualmente 31 miembros en el Consejo de 57 miembros.