BJP eyes strong show in Hyd. civic polls
The BJP is optimistic about its performance in the upcoming municipal elections in the Hyderabad region. State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao emphasized the importance of candidate selection based on loyalty and public acceptability. Allegations of collusion between the Congress and BRS were also raised, highlighting ongoing political tensions in the area.
- ▪BJP president N. Ramchander Rao expressed confidence in a strong showing in the upcoming municipal elections.
- ▪The party aims to emerge as a governing force in Telangana following previous successes in the GHMC elections.
- ▪Former MLA N.V.S.S. Prabhakar accused the Congress and BRS of colluding to protect mutual political interests.
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State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao, on Tuesday expressed confidence of a strong showing in the upcoming elections to three municipal corporations in the Hyderabad region, citing the party’s MPs in the area.Interacting with city-based leaders at the party’s State office, Mr. Rao said victories in the civic polls would pave the way for the BJP’s emergence as a governing force in Telangana. Recalling the party’s performance in the 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, he noted that the BJP had won 48 seats on its own despite facing the combined strength of the then TRS and the AIMIM. The outcome, he said, reflected rising public confidence in the party.Mr.
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