Former Telangana Deputy CM Kadiyam Srihari and daughter Kavya joined Congress on March 31, impacting BRS, especially in Warangal. Mayor Vijayalaxmi's earlier move added pressure. Kavya withdrew from Warangal LS race citing corruption allegations. Former BRS MP Dayakar also switched. Srihari, from TDP, later joined TRS, serving as deputy CM and winning as MLA in 2023.