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As the Assembly Elections 2023 unfold, with results anticipated on December 3, the focus now shifts to Telangana. The polling has concluded in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Rajasthan, setting the stage for a crucial election day in Telangana on November 30. The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS), Congress, and BJP are gearing up for a heated contest for the 119 state assembly seats.
BRS Dominance: The Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) has held power in Telangana since 2014, with Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) at the helm. The Congress and BJP are actively challenging the BRS’s stronghold, with elections for all 119 seats set to determine the state’s political landscape.
National Impact: These assembly elections carry significance as the last polls before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The outcome will influence the political landscape in the run-up to the national elections.
Campaign Highlights:
Longest Poll Season: Telangana has witnessed the longest poll season compared to other states, with the last day of campaigning on November 28.
Rythu Bandhu Scheme Controversy: The Election Commission suspended the Rythu Bandhu scheme for farmers just two days before voting in Telangana, citing a violation of the model code of conduct.
BJP’s Confidence: Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in BJP’s victory, aiming to end the reign of the BRS.
#WATCH | Telangana: On Telangana Assembly Elections, Union Minister Piyush Goyal says, "BJP will win in Telangana and after winning the double engine government will leave no stone unturned in making the state developed… BJP will defeat BRS and Congress and form government… pic.twitter.com/BZeuwwS6wf
— ANI (@ANI) November 27, 2023
Overseas Support: NRIs rooted in Telangana returned to join Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s party BRS, contributing to the election campaign.
Hyderabad Renaming Proposal: Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy announced plans to rename Hyderabad to Bhagyanagar if BJP comes to power, citing precedents in other cities.
PM Modi’s Confidence: During his roadshow in Hyderabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in BJP’s potential victory in Telangana.
Vote Counting Date: The results, including those for Telangana, will be declared on December 3, Sunday.
Telangana Election Day: November 30 marks the polling day for Telangana, where voters will determine the fate of 679 seats across the five states.
As the last day of campaigning unfolds in Telangana, the state prepares for a significant electoral moment that will shape its political trajectory.
