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Jana Sena Fields 336 Candidates in Telangana Civic Polls, Kalyan to Campaign

The Jana Sena Party, led by Pawan Kalyan, has fielded 336 candidates for the upcoming municipal elections in Telangana. The party is contesting wards across 11 districts, with the highest number of candidates in Nizamabad. While part of the NDA in Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena has no formal alliance with the BJP for these polls, though Kalyan is scheduled to campaign for both parties' candidates. Elections for 116 municipalities and 7 corporations, comprising 2,996 wards, are set for February 11.

Key Points: Jana Sena Fields 336 in Telangana Polls, Pawan Kalyan Campaign

  • 336 candidates fielded
  • Contesting in 11 districts
  • Pawan Kalyan to campaign
  • No formal BJP alliance
  • 12,944 total candidates in fray
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Jana Sena fields 336 candidates in Telangana municipal elections

Jana Sena Party fields 336 candidates for Telangana municipal elections. Pawan Kalyan to campaign amid alliance uncertainty with BJP.

"Jana Sena and BJP have fielded their candidates in a friendly environment - Party Statement"

Hyderabad, Feb 6

Jana Sena Party led by Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is contesting 336 seats in next week's municipal elections in Telangana.

Jana Sena on Friday said in a statement that it has fielded 336 candidates and their nominations have been accepted by returning officers.

Jana Sena candidates are contesting the polls on the party's symbol glass tumbler.

The party is contesting 336 wards in 11 districts. The maximum number of candidates fielded by it is 48 in Nizamabad district, followed by 46 in Nalgonda, 44 in Mahabubnagar and 39 in Adilabad.

Elections for 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana are scheduled on February 11. These urban local bodies have a total of 2,996 wards.

Though Jana Sena is a part of the TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh, it has no alliance with the BJP for the Telangana municipal polls.

The Telangana BJP had already announced that the party will contest the polls on its own.

Jana Sena announced two days ago that Pawan Kalyan will campaign for Jana Sena and BJP candidates on February 7 and 8.

The party said that the Jana Sena and BJP have fielded their candidates in a friendly environment, keeping in view the interests of Telangana and to strengthen themselves at the grassroots level.

The Jana Sena chief will be campaigning in the polls on behalf of the NDA, the party said in a statement.

Pawan Kalyan's detailed schedule was to be announced later.

However, uncertainty prevails over his visit as there has been no further update from Jana Sena.

A total of 12,944 candidates are in fray for the municipal elections. According to the State Election Commission, 14 candidates have been elected unanimously. Twelve candidates from the ruling Congress and two from the main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) have been elected without a contest.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Good to see more competition in local elections! Municipal issues like water, roads, and sanitation need attention. Hope all these candidates focus on real civic problems and not just politics. The high number of candidates shows people's interest in grassroots democracy. 👍
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Karthik V
The strategy seems confusing. They are part of NDA in Andhra but contesting separately in Telangana? And Pawan Kalyan will campaign for BJP candidates too? This 'friendly fight' concept often leaves voters unsure about who to support. Clarity in alliances is better for democracy.
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Priya S
Fielding 336 candidates is a bold move for a party not native to Telangana. Focus on districts like Nizamabad and Nalgonda makes sense. But with nearly 13,000 candidates overall, will they get lost in the crowd? Local connect is key in municipal polls.
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Aman W
The uncertainty over Pawan Kalyan's campaign visit isn't a good look. Planning and communication matter. Voters need to see the leader's commitment. That said, more choices are always good for us citizens. Hope the new entrants bring fresh ideas for our towns.
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Nisha Z
Only 14 elected unopposed out of 2996 wards? That's actually a positive sign! Shows most seats are being contested fiercely. The 12 from Congress and 2 from BRS winning without a fight, though... makes you wonder about the strength of opposition in those specific wards.

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