Hyderabad Civic Polls: BJP Exudes Confidence
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is optimistic about its prospects in the forthcoming elections to three municipal corporations in the Hyderabad region, according to State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao.
Mr. Rao expressed his confidence during an interaction with city-based leaders at the party’s State office, citing the party’s strong presence in the area. He believes that a strong performance in the civic polls will pave the way for the BJP’s emergence as a dominant force in Telangana.
Party’s Past Performance
Recalling the 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, Mr. Rao noted that the BJP had secured 48 seats on its own, despite facing opposition from the then TRS and the AIMIM. He attributed this success to the rising public confidence in the party.
Mr. Rao emphasized that party tickets would be given only to loyal and hardworking cadre who are active on the ground and maintain close contact with people. He warned against internal dissension, stating that factionalism would not be tolerated, and that public acceptability and winnability would be key criteria in candidate selection.
Allegations of Opposition Collusion
Meanwhile, former MLA N.V.S.S. Prabhakar accused the Congress and the BRS of pretending to oppose each other in public while protecting each other behind closed doors. He alleged that the BRS and the Congress were functioning in a cohabiting relationship to safeguard mutual political interests.
Mr. Prabhakar claimed that several senior BRS leaders, including K. Chandrasekhar Rao, K.T. Rama Rao, and T. Harish Rao, were facing legal challenges over alleged irregularities during their tenure. He found it laughable that they were now criticizing the BJP.
Fuel Price Debate
Chevella MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy weighed in on the fuel price debate, stating that prices in India remained among the lowest despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. He attributed price pressures to oil bonds issued during the UPA regime and alleged that both the previous BRS government and the current Congress government had imposed high taxes, offsetting reductions made by the Centre.
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