former Loksabha Speaker, Meira Kumar If the reports emerging from political circles are to be believed, Congress party is planning to field former Loksabha Speaker, Meira Kumar in Warangal Bi-election. Meira Kumar was in chair when Telangana bill was tabled in Loksabha.

She was rigid despite the huge ruckus from Seema Andhra MPs and managed to pass the bill by blacking out live telecast of the Lok Sabha proceedings. Congress high command is now planning to field her for Warangal bi-election.

Warangal is said to be the hub for Telangana sentiment and the party assumes that people will support her as a token of gratitude for her role in Telangana formation. However Congress is in too minds regarding the contest. Meira Kumar contesting the election will definitely draw eyeballs from people but they doubt if they can win against the ruling party. A defeat even Meira’s contest will be bigger insult.