begins preparatory work for Telangana municipal polls as the party looks to strengthen its position ahead of upcoming local elections. Officials said the move is aimed at reviewing party strategies and boosting coordination at the grassroots level.

Sources said a three-member central committee arrived in Hyderabad to meet state leaders and assess organizational readiness. The team will study previous election performances and suggest measures to improve outreach in key municipalities.

The party plans to hold workshops, training sessions, and public meetings to energize cadres. The central committee will also help in candidate selection and campaign planning.

Telangana BJP leaders said the initiative reflects the party’s focus on expanding its influence in urban local bodies. They hope stronger coordination will improve performance in the polls.

The BJP Central team begins preparatory work for Telangana municipal polls to ensure smooth execution of strategies and maximize voter engagement

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Meanwhile, senior Congress leaders have begun holding discussions with local representatives in polling areas. They believe stronger coordination can help the party win more seats. With only one day left for the second phase, leaders have urged cadres to work harder at the ground level. At the same time, party leadership has stressed discipline and unity to avoid internal damage.

On the other hand, BRS leaders have also reviewed their performance closely. They feel better mobilization could have improved results in the first phase. As a result, the party has intensified efforts in upcoming phases. Both parties now aim to maximize their seat count and strengthen village-level influence.

Interestingly, several MLAs failed to secure wins in their own villages despite winning large constituencies earlier. This trend has triggered political debate across the state. Analysts say local dynamics differ from state politics. In total, Congress won 2,864 villages, BRS secured 1,143, BJP won 185, and others took 43 seats.

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KTR said the Chief Minister’s tours failed to influence voters. Instead, rural voters showed clear anger at the government. He pointed out that Congress could not cross even 44 percent of the seats it contested. Therefore, he argued that the results proved people were unhappy with Revanth Reddy’s administration. He added that the BJP still lacked real strength in Telangana, while BRS remained the main alternative.

He further said villagers realised that development had stalled under Congress rule. Many candidates of the ruling party lost by narrow margins, and that, according to him, reflected public frustration. Additionally, he stated that villagers expected better progress but saw no improvement during the last two years. Consequently, the ruling party faced a setback in rural regions.

KTR said voters remembered the unfulfilled guarantees. Farmers, he noted, struggled with urea shortages and low crop prices. Pension delays, Mahalakshmi issues, and bonus promises also created distrust. Ultimately, he said these problems pushed rural voters toward BRS.

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Speaking to a news channel today, Anirudh Reddy stated that the winning candidate had lost twice earlier and gained sympathy votes this time. He added that some external forces supported the BJP-backed contestant only to undermine him. He admitted that he focused more on other villages and assumed his own village would naturally support him, which caused some negligence on his part.

According to him, if a BRS candidate had contested, they would have secured only 13 votes. He further said most villages in the region did not even have BRS candidates. The MLA argued that the result was influenced more by local sentiment than by political equations.

In the final count, 972 votes were cast in the village. Congress candidate Anjali received 459 votes, while BJP candidate Katepaga Revathi secured 490 votes. Revathi’s initial majority of six votes increased to 31 votes after a recount requested by Congress leaders.

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Congress leaders, after reviewing the polling trend, concluded that their candidate Naveen Yadav would win by around 20,000 votes. Ministers supervising the divisions examined voting percentages booth-wise to estimate the margin. However, some divisions witnessed lower-than-expected polling, and ministers are now identifying reasons for that turnout.

Despite exit polls predicting a BRS defeat, party leaders remain confident. They believe the surveys are inaccurate and that the actual voting pattern favors them. The BRS is preparing for large-scale celebrations at Telangana Bhavan on the counting day, asserting that their win is certain.

The BJP, on the other hand, focused mainly on securing its deposit rather than victory. In 2023, its candidate even lost the deposit. This time, BJP leaders claim they worked hard to avoid such an embarrassment and are confident of achieving their minimum goal.

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Despite its strong presence in Hyderabad during the 2019 GHMC elections and Kishan Reddy’s two Lok Sabha wins, the BJP’s local momentum seems to have weakened. Sources reveal that leaders are working hard to cross the 17% vote mark needed to save their deposit. Union Ministers Kishan Reddy and Bandi Sanjay have been actively campaigning to revive the party’s image in Jubilee Hills.

Political observers believe that if the BJP candidate, Deepak Reddy—considered close to Union Minister Kishan Reddy—fails to retain his deposit again, it could trigger internal criticism. Some leaders argue that giving the ticket to a BC community candidate might have strengthened the fight. Ignoring such advice, Kishan Reddy is now personally leading the campaign.

To secure at least 20% of the votes, party leaders are reportedly planning strategic poll management in select areas. Their current goal is not just to perform better but to avoid another embarrassment of losing the deposit in this high-stakes contest.

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Rao emphasized that it is the Congress Party’s responsibility to implement its own promise of providing 42% BC reservations without delay.

He also expressed confidence that the BJP will emerge victorious in the Jubilee Hills by-election, reflecting the growing support for the party across Telangana. Later, Ramchander Rao attended the Barsi celebrations at Hathiramji Mutt in Tirupati, after which he returned to Hyderabad.

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Madhavilatha, who previously contested the Hyderabad MP seat but was unsuccessful , is now hopeful for another opportunity. She has mentioned that she is eagerly awaiting a chance to contest and is optimistic about her chances this time.

As the by-election approaches, political dynamics in Jubilee Hills are shifting, with various leaders positioning themselves for a potential victory. Madhavilatha’s candidacy could further intensify the competition, especially given her past experience and strong party affiliation.

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Rao emphasized the need for the state government to officially recognize *Telangana Liberation Day*, stating that such events should not be used for political gains. He announced that if the BJP comes to power in the state, it will officially observe the day.

The historic day marks the merger of the Hyderabad princely state into the Indian Union on *September 17, 1948. Prior to that, Hyderabad was under the rule of Nizam Osman Ali Khan, who continued his reign until India’s **Operation Polo* led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Indian Army entered Hyderabad on *September 13, 1948*, and within four days, the Nizam surrendered, leading to Hyderabad’s integration into India. Many Telangana leaders, such as Ravi Narayan Reddy and Mallu Swarajyam, sacrificed their lives in this fight for liberation.

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The celebrations, organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, will include a *parade* by CRPF and other security forces, along with a special paramilitary forces parade. Cultural performances by groups from Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka will showcase regional traditions and patriotic dances.

Rajnath Singh will address the gathering after the parade, with several prominent political figures, including *Gajendra Chauhan, G. Kishan Reddy, and BJP state president **N. Ramchander Rao* in attendance.

Following the event, Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the statue of *Former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee* at the *Cantonment Park* near Jubilee Bus Station.

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