Telangana is steeped in election excitement as the state’s polls approach. These elections, scheduled for next month, are expected to include a vigorous contest between the major political parties. Including the ruling BRS, the Congress, and the BJP. Nonetheless, a number of minor parties are prepared to enter the fray as well.
The political landscape in the state is marked by shifting allegiances among leaders who failed to secure tickets or felt overlooked by their existing parties. This trend isn’t unique to any single party, as leaders from various political backgrounds are making moves to align themselves with different parties.
Notably, the BRS became the first party to unveil its list of candidates, which was met with discontent from some members who didn’t receive tickets. One striking defection was that of Malkajgiri MLA Mynampalli Hanmanth Rao, who made an unsuccessful attempt to secure a ticket for his son and subsequently switched to the Congress party.
Similarly, BRS Khanapur MLA Ajmera Rekha Naik, who was denied a ticket by her party, left and expressed her intention to contest as an MLA with the Congress, pending the party’s decision. However, it’s not just the ruling BRS that is experiencing setbacks. The Congress, a prominent player in the state, faced internal turmoil when leaders who were excluded from the candidate list accused Revanth Reddy of selling tickets for money. This dissatisfaction led to the departure of DCC Chief Patel Prabhakar Reddy and others.
Intriguingly, senior Congress leader Ponnala Lakshmaiah defected to the BRS, citing insult and disagreement with the Congress leadership. The flux in political loyalties extends to ZPTC members, counselors, and other party members, who are reportedly engaged in discussions with various parties and may announce their decisions in the near future. The political landscape in Telangana is indeed witnessing significant transformations as the election season unfolds.