The term of the 119-seat Telangana Assembly ended in January and the elections for the fresh Telangana Assembly are scheduled for November 30, the results are anticipated to be announced on December 3.
In a Political Development, The Congress high command's decision to pitch Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president A Revanth Reddy against Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president and chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao in the Kamareddy assembly constituency has charged up the electoral atmosphere in the state.
This decision was strategically kept confidential to prevent KCR from luring local Congress leaders. The move aims to counter an anti-incumbency wave in the constituency, and Reddy's candidacy adds strength against KCR.
Analysts suggest this decision prevents criticism of the Congress lacking a strong contender. If Reddy wins, he could emerge as a significant figure; even if he loses, he gains the image of a daring fighter against the chief minister.
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Reddy's entry makes the Kamareddy battle interesting, challenging KCR's victory certainty. So its KCR vs Congress in Telangana Now
Congress’s Reddy attacks on KCR
Telangana Congress leader Revanth Reddy has taken a swipe at Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao (KCR), suggesting that if the Congress comes to power, they would provide him with a double bedroom in jail.
Reddy criticised KCR for not fulfilling his promise of constructing 2 BHK houses for the poor in the past nine years. Speaking at a public rally in Dubbaka, he mentioned plans to offer a pension to KCR upon his retirement next month and proposed building a double bedroom house for him in Cherlapally jail, citing the unfulfilled housing commitment to the poor.
He accused Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao and his family of constructing farmhouses, alleging that this signaled the exploitation of Telangana's resources.
He claimed that ministers and MLAs, following the lead, were depleting state resources that rightfully belonged to the people.
Speaking at public meetings in Wanaparthy and Achampet, Reddy challenged KCR to reflect on Congress's contributions over the past 75 years, asserting that key infrastructures, including the schools, colleges, and roads he used, were built by the Congress.
Reddy criticized KCR for allegedly undermining the self-respect of Telangana residents, particularly those from BC, SC, and ST communities.
Revanth Reddy accused Agriculture Minister Niranjan Reddy of copying the Chief Minister's lavish lifestyle, questioned his financial background, and contested claims about farmer support. He emphasized Congress's commitment to farmer welfare if elected.
He urged the public to reject perceived 'Family rule,' claiming only KCR's family benefited in Telangana. In Achampet, he warned against physical attacks, vowing Congress would respond.
Reddy called for a choice between 'Dorala Rajyam' and 'Dongala Rajyam,' predicting the end of KCR's governance. He expressed confidence in Congress gaining power with a strong mandate to implement promises immediately.
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CM Rao, popularly known as KCR on Congress
Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, also the BRS president, cautioned voters against choosing the Congress in the upcoming November 30 elections, citing potential power supply issues.
Rao highlighted the aftermath in Karnataka, claiming the Congress there failed to provide adequate power after winning elections, warning that a similar situation could plunge Telangana into darkness.
Rao continued his critique of the Congress during meetings in Maheshwaram, Vikarabad, Zaheerabad, and Patancheru, asserting that Congress leaders openly predicted a fate similar to Karnataka for Telangana if the Congress were elected.
Rao urged BRS leaders and workers to discuss this issue in villages, aiming to sway voters toward the BRS in the remaining days before the elections.
He criticized TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy for suggesting that three hours of power supply were sufficient, emphasising the potential risks of sudden load increases on transformers and substations.
In Patancheru, Rao credited the BRS government for ensuring proper drinking water supply through Mission Bhagiratha, contrasting it with the previous Congress regimes in undivided Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted initiatives, including a 350-bed hospital for workers, pollution-free industries, and the establishment of IT companies in Patancheru. Rao also discussed plans for metro rail, expressing optimism about the positive transformation of Patancheru once the metro rail is implemented.
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is confident in his party's victory, predicting a more substantial majority in the current elections. He taunts the Congress, foreseeing them securing fewer than 20 seats out of 119. Rao, in election rallies, criticizes Congress for a history of deception, contrasting BRS progress since 2014 with Congress's governance.
He accuses Congress of failing to ensure sufficient water supply. Rao dismisses Congress promises to revive 'Indiramma Rajyam,' highlighting the unchanged situation for Dalits.
He emphasizes the success of BRS's 'Dalit Bandhu' scheme, providing Rs 10 lakh per family.
(Inputs from other Agencies)
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