Banswada BRS candidate and the State Assembly Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy filed his nomination papers, arriving at the returning office in Ambassador car on Saturday. He considers the car and the number 7 as his lucky charm.

He submitted his nomination papers and spoke to reporters later, saying that he has been working tirelessly for the people since 1994, which is why he has won every election except one since then. He credited his victories to the love and support of the people.