Hyderabad: Curiosity is growing over the Mahakutami choice from the Charminar Assembly constituency. Mr Mohd Gouse of the Congress and Mr Ali bin Ibrahim Masqati of the Telugu Desam have shown interest in contesting from what is considered a crucial seat in the Old City. Mr Masqati has reportedly offered to join the Congress if it is ready to field him from Charminar.
It is learnt that the TD has not claimed on the Charminar constituency in the Mahakutami seat sharing pact. According to sources, no one from the party is ready to contest from the constituencies where the MIM is strong.
In view of this, Mr Masqati is in touch with a few leaders of the Congress.
Mr Gouse, the Congress aspirant, has been telling senior leaders that he has strived hard to strengthen the party in the Old City.
Political observers said that if the Congress nominated Mr Masqati, Mr Gouse could leave the Congress which would weaken the party in the Charminar constituency.
