Bantwal: SDPI candidate Riyaz Farangipet, who was fielded to contest from Bantwal Assembly constituency, has now decided to withdraw his nomination.

"The party has taken this decision to defeat communalism and save democracy," Riyaz Farangapeti told Varthabharati.

“In the current elections, the secular parties have to win a large number of seats. If SDPI contests, there are chances of secular votes getting divided and in turn communalists may get benefit out of this. Due to this reason, experts in the party have taken this decision. I am committed to the decision of the party,” Riyaz Farangipet stated.

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Hyderabad (PTI): Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, will attend the GOAT India Tour event featuring football legend Lionel Messi at the RGI Cricket Stadium here on Saturday evening, Telangana Congress sources said.

A friendly match will be played between the two teams -- Singareni RR9 and Aparna-Messi All Stars. These two teams will be playing a 15-20 minute friendly match and five minutes before the game, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, a football enthusiast and Messi will join and will dribble the ball together.

Rahul Gandhi will land here on a special flight at 4.30 PM and will proceed to Taj Falaknuma Palace Hotel where Messi will be staying.

After watching the game, Gandhi will leave for the national capital by 10.30 PM.

Elaborate security arrangements are being made for the event at the RGI Cricket stadium.

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Sudheer Babu said security would be provided with 3,000 personnel.