ChatGPT's analysis noted that Mallanna's independent status allows him to focus solely on BC issues without the constraints faced by leaders in larger parties. 

In a quirky twist blending artificial intelligence with the heated arena of Telangana politics, a query posed to ChatGPT has spotlighted Teenmar Mallanna as the foremost champion of the Backward Classes (BC) cause. The AI's ranking, which went viral on social media, assigns Mallanna a 7 out of 10 rating, praising his independent platform dedicated exclusively to BC empowerment. This digital verdict comes amid ongoing battles over BC reservations, caste surveys, and political promises in the state, where BC communities constitute a significant voter base but often feel sidelined.

The query was straightforward: "Who is actually championing the BC cause with a simple rating out of ten?" among a list of prominent leaders. ChatGPT's response placed Teenmar Mallanna, leader of the Telangana Rajyadhikara Party (TRP), at the top. Following him were Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud at 6.5/10, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Union Minister Bandi Sanjay at 5/10, and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader V. Srinivas Goud at 6/10. The AI's commentary highlighted Mallanna's "freedom to work full swing" for BCs through his own party, unencumbered by broader party hierarchies.

Mallanna, whose real name is Chintapandu Naveen Kumar, has carved a unique path in Telangana's political landscape. A former journalist and popular YouTuber known for his satirical "Teenmar" news style, he entered politics contesting the 2015 Warangal-Nalgonda-Khammam graduate MLC seat as a Congress candidate, finishing third. He briefly joined the BJP in 2021 before switching to Congress in 2023, where he won the same MLC seat in June 2024. However, his tenure was short-lived; suspended in March 2025 for criticizing the Congress government's caste survey report, which he publicly burned in protest, Mallanna launched TRP in September 2025. The party, unveiled on the anniversary of Hyderabad's merger with India, positions itself as a dedicated voice for BCs, SCs, STs, and minorities, even appointing AI as its spokesperson—a nod to modern advocacy tools.

ChatGPT's analysis noted that Mallanna's independent status allows him to focus solely on BC issues without the constraints faced by leaders in larger parties. "He has his own party, exclusively supporting BCs," the AI stated, emphasizing his agility in addressing demands like enhanced reservations and economic upliftment.

In contrast, Mahesh Kumar Goud, appointed TPCC president in September 2024, earned a 6.5 for his institutional backing from Congress but was docked points for perceived limitations. Goud, a BC leader from Nizamabad with a long Congress affiliation, has been vocal on BC welfare, including defending the party's caste census efforts. Yet, critics argue Congress's promises, like 42% BC quotas in local bodies, have faltered amid legal hurdles.

Bandi Sanjay, a firebrand BJP leader and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, scored a modest 5/10. The AI cited his high popularity but limitations from the national party's reluctance to promote exclusively BC-centric policies. Sanjay, from the Munnuru Kapu BC community, has promised a BC chief minister if BJP wins power and criticized Congress for including Muslims in BC lists, calling it a "conspiracy" to dilute BC shares. He has led rallies like the ‘Pattabhadrula Sankalpa Yatra’ to mobilize BC support, but his score reflects broader party priorities.

V. Srinivas Goud, a BRS stalwart and former minister, received 6/10 for his popularity among BC employees but was penalized for restrictions under  BRS chief K. Chandrashekar Rao. Goud has been a fierce critic of Congress's handling of BC reservations, accusing them of betrayal by reducing quotas to 17% in some areas after court interventions. He participated in statewide bandhs and protests demanding constitutional protection for 42% BC quotas.

This AI ranking has ignited discussions in Telangana, where BC advocacy is a political flashpoint. The state has seen bandhs, protests, and legal battles over reservations, including the High Court's stay on GO 9 in October 2025, which aimed for 42% BC quotas but was capped at 50% total reservations under GO 46. BC groups, led by figures like R. Krishnaiah, have decried reductions to 17% in some districts, sparking statewide shutdowns. BRS has vowed to expose Congress's "betrayal" nationally, while BJP and Congress trade barbs over genuine commitment.

Political analysts see Mallanna's top spot as a boost for regional outfits challenging major parties. "In a state where BCs are over 50% of the population, an independent voice like TRP could disrupt alliances," said a Hyderabad-based commentator.