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politics1 year ago

BJP and Congress Tie in Telangana, Owaisi Retains Hyderabad Seat

The BJP has made significant gains in Telangana, doubling its Lok Sabha seats to eight and increasing its vote share to 35.08%. This performance challenges the Congress, which also won eight seats but lost key constituencies, including those of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The BRS suffered its worst-ever performance, failing to win any seats. The BJP's success in Telangana, seen as its second gateway to South India after Karnataka, positions it as a formidable opposition to the ruling Congress.

politics1 year ago

"Political Shift: BRS Leader and Daughter Join Congress, Mayor and Father to Follow Suit"

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) senior leader and MLA Kadiyam Srihari, along with his daughter Kadiyam Kavya, have joined the Congress party in Telangana, following an invitation from Congress leaders. Srihari, a former Deputy Chief Minister, made the decision after a meeting with his followers. The move comes after Kavya withdrew from contesting the Warangal Lok Sabha seat and criticized BRS leadership. This development follows the joining of Hyderabad Mayor Vijayalaxmi Gadwal and MP K. Keshava Rao into the Congress party.

politics1 year ago

"Kavitha's Arrest: Impact on Telangana Politics"

Kalvakuntla Kavitha has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi liquor scam, prompting KTR to criticize the BJP-led central government for what he calls a misuse of power. KTR stated that the ED needs to answer to the Supreme Court for the rush to arrest when the matter is still sub-judice, and he vowed that BRS will pursue the case politically and legally to ensure justice prevails.

crime-and-politics1 year ago

"K Kavitha Arrested in Delhi Liquor Scam Linked to BRS Leader"

Kalvakuntla Kavitha has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the Delhi Liquor scam, following raids on her properties in Hyderabad. The arrest has sparked protests by BRS leaders and supporters, posing a challenge for the party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The reaction of KCR and KTR to Kavitha's arrest remains to be seen.

politics2 years ago

Telangana Elections: KCR Bandwagon Stalls as Congress Claims Victory

The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party, led by Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), has suffered a defeat in the Telangana elections, raising doubts about the party's future and KCR's ambitions of leading an anti-BJP, anti-Congress alliance. Despite KCR's national profile and welfare schemes, the statehood sentiment has waned in Telangana, and the Congress and BJP have gained ground. KCR's daughter and other BRS leaders may face probes into corruption allegations. KCR's son, K T Rama Rao, is seen as the next in line to lead the party. The party will need to analyze the reasons for their defeat, including public disillusionment and discontent among beneficiaries of government schemes.

politics2 years ago

Telangana Poll Results: BRS's Poor Show Reflects Anti-Incumbency and Shifting Voter Sentiments

The poor performance of the BRS in the Telangana Legislative Assembly election can be attributed to factors such as anti-incumbency, voter fatigue, and dissatisfaction among the youth. Despite the party's influential stature and welfare initiatives, the perceived inaccessibility of its leaders fueled anti-incumbency sentiments. The opposition's portrayal of the BRS as a family rule and the party's decision to re-nominate most of its MLAs also contributed to the disappointing results. The Congress, with its campaign centered on the theme of change, effectively resonated with the electorate.

politics2 years ago

Congress Dominates Telangana Elections, Toppling CM KCR

The counting of votes for the Telangana Assembly elections has begun, with the Congress leading in 63 seats and the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) trailing in several constituencies, including Chief Minister KCR in Kamareddy. The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is leading in six seats. The electoral landscape promises a three-way clash between the BRS, Congress, and BJP, with the Congress aiming to form its first government in the state.

politics2 years ago

"Telangana Elections: BJP's Influence on BRS and Congress"

The exodus of second rung leaders from Congress and BJP to the ruling BRS party in Telangana is shifting the political tide in favor of BRS. The migration of leaders highlights a trust deficit within the Congress party leadership and the faith placed in the father-son duo, KCR and KTR. KCR's decision-making abilities and confidence-building strategies have attracted leaders from other parties. The joining of prominent leaders, including women leaders, has boosted BRS's morale and exposed the shallow implementation of women reservation by the national parties. The influx of ground-level leaders from Congress and BJP indicates a turning wave towards BRS, while the Congress party struggles to maintain unity.

politics2 years ago

KCR's Dual Seat Contest: Strategy or Setback?

Telangana Chief Minister KCR will contest from two constituencies, Gajwel and Kamareddy, in the upcoming MLA elections. While some see this as a setback, suggesting KCR lacks confidence, the ruling party argues that his presence in Kamareddy will benefit the party in the northern Telangana zone. With less than three months until the polls, this decision has become a focal point in Telangana politics, putting pressure on opposition parties to announce their electoral plans.

politics2 years ago

Opposition Unity Efforts Face Challenges in Telugu States, Bihar, and Maharashtra

Both ruling parties of Telugu states, BRS and YSRCP, have opted out of opposition unity moves ahead of 2024 elections. While BRS is trying to expand on its own to other states, YSRCP prefers not to be part of any pre-poll alliance at the national level. With TDP and JSP inclined for an alliance with the BJP, it appears that there will be no contribution from Telugu states to the opposition unity at the national level.

politics2 years ago

"Political Turmoil in Andhra Pradesh: CBI, Murder Cases, and Pre-Arrest Bail Pleas"

BRS top leadership, including Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao and his son KTR, are reportedly offering moral support to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy in the ongoing Avinash Reddy issue related to the YS Viveka murder case. They question why the BJP government is targeting Jagan in AP despite maintaining cordial relations with him and his party. BRS circles wonder why the CBI is being used against Jagan in the Avinash Reddy issue.