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KTR: Civic Poll Verdict Shows Growing Public Confidence in BRS

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao stated that the results of the Telangana municipal elections demonstrate increasing public confidence in the BRS and signal strong dissatisfaction with the ruling Congress government. He claimed significant victories for BRS despite alleged pressure and misuse of state machinery by the Congress. Rao also accused Congress leaders of attempting to lure winning members and influence outcomes after the polls. He emphasized that BRS is open to cooperating with other secular forces to prevent Congress and BJP from controlling local bodies.

Key Points: BRS Gains in Telangana Civic Polls, KTR Cites Public Confidence

  • BRS claims significant victories in municipal polls
  • Cites public dissatisfaction with Congress govt
  • Accuses Congress of pressure tactics and lure attempts
  • Open to alliances with secular forces
  • Highlights past dominance in 2020 local body elections
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Civic poll verdict shows growing public confidence in BRS: KTR

BRS working president KTR claims municipal election results reflect growing public trust in BRS and dissatisfaction with the Congress government in Telangana.

"the verdict... reflects the growing confidence of people in BRS - K.T. Rama Rao"

Hyderabad, Feb 13

Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president K.T. Rama Rao claimed on Friday that the verdict in municipal elections in Telangana reflects the growing confidence of people in BRS and signals strong public dissatisfaction with the Congress government.

He said that despite intense pressure, alleged misuse of money, power, administrative machinery, and intimidation tactics by the ruling party, BRS secured significant victories and emerged as the principal political force in urban local bodies.

Addressing the media, he thanked party cadres, supporters, and voters across Telangana for standing firmly with BRS.

KTR said while local body elections traditionally favour the party in power, the Telangana electorate has delivered a different message.​

He said that BRS directly won over 15 municipalities and emerged as the single largest party in around 10 to 15 other municipalities where it holds decisive influence. Overall, he said, the party views the results across 116 municipalities as positive and politically significant.

He recalled that in the 2020 municipal elections, TRS (now BRS) had won 122 posts of mayors and chairperson posts in 130 urban local bodies.

He pointed out that in the recent Panchayat elections, nearly 40 percent of Gram Panchayats and more than 4,000 Sarpanch positions were won by BRS-backed candidates, and claimed that the municipal results have further strengthened the party's position.

KTR also referred to post-election political developments, accusing Congress leaders of attempting to lure winning members and influence outcomes through pressure tactics. He asserted that BRS would continue to fight these efforts politically and legally.

Highlighting political cooperation, he said that CPI joined hands with BRS in certain areas, including Chennur constituency and Kyaathanpally municipality, following the party's exposure of alleged irregularities in Singareni coal operations.

He added that BRS is open to working with secular forces to prevent Congress and the BJP from controlling local bodies.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting analysis. It's true that local polls often favor the ruling party. For BRS to perform this well after losing the state election suggests significant public sentiment. The claim about Congress using pressure tactics needs proper investigation though.
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Priya S
As a Telangana resident, I can feel the discontent. Prices are rising, and many promises seem forgotten. This verdict is a mid-term review for the Congress. They need to deliver on their guarantees, not just talk! 👀
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Vikram M
Respectfully, this sounds like spin. Every party claims victory and cries foul. The real story is in the numbers compared to last time. BRS won 122 mayor posts in 2020, now they're celebrating being largest in 15? That's a decline, not a resurgence.
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Rohit P
The alliance with CPI is a smart move. In our fragmented politics, secular forces need to unite to keep both BJP and Congress in check at the local level. Hope this leads to better civic management for common people.
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Ananya R
Good to see a strong opposition emerging. Democracy needs it. But instead of just political commentary, I wish all parties focused more on actual municipal issues - garbage, water, roads. That's what we vote for in local polls! 🙏

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