The Election Commission has put an end to uncertainties by announcing the election schedule for Telangana.The eagerly awaited general elections are slated for next month, in November.
As expected, this revelation has instantly ignited political fervor in the state.
Observers predict a three-way battle, involving the ruling BRS, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, and the Congress.
However, recent developments have raised a new query: could it potentially evolve into a four-cornered contest with the re-entry of a significant player?
The venerable Telugu Desam Party, redirecting its attention towards Telangana, has made quite a splash.The party’s Telangana faction has boldly declared their intent to partake in the upcoming polls, and they have candidates prepared to take on the electoral challenge.
Former MLC Kasani Gnaneshwar Mudiraj, currently at the helm of T-TDP, affirmed that the party is all set to participate in the forthcoming elections, with candidates ready for 87 constituencies.Regarding the release of the candidate list, he assured that it would be done in consultation with the party’s chief.
Kasani noted his recent meeting with party chief Chandrababu Naidu, during which they extensively discussed the prevailing political landscape in the state.He confirmed that the list has been curated and will be unveiled after obtaining Naidu’s approval.
Additionally, a decision regarding an alliance with Janasena will be communicated soon.Balakrishna will spearhead the campaign in Telangana, he disclosed.
Without a doubt, TDP maintains a substantial presence in the state, as evidenced by the recent event in Khammam.The protests in Hyderabad following Chandrababu Naidu’s arrest underscore the party’s enduring relevance here.
Yet, the pressing question remains: does the party possess the requisite strength to contend for over 80 seats? And even if it does, how many can it secure? TDP could potentially wield significant influence in constituencies with a sizable settler population.However, what about the remaining seats? The answers to these critical questions may unfold over the next few months.
