BRS to boycott Hyderabad Local Body MLC elections

While addressing a preparatory meeting of party leaders and elected representatives at Telangana Bhavan ahead of the BRS Silver Jubilee celebrations, he also hinted at the possibility of upcoming by-elections in the State and urged members to be prepared for the challenges ahead.

Hyderabad: BRS working president, K T Rama Rao on Saturday announced the party’s decision to boycott the upcoming Hyderabad Local Body MLC elections, He stated that a whip would be issued to party councillors and warned that strict action would be initiated against those who venture to defy it.

Addressing a preparatory meeting of party leaders and elected representatives at Telangana Bhavan, ahead of the BRS silver Jubilee celebrations, he also hinted at imminent by-elections in the State, urging members to gear up for the challenges ahead.

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Looking beyond immediate electoral battles, Rama Rao outlined plans for the party’s future, including the launch of a digital membership drive post the April 27 rally and the organization of training sessions for constituency-level workers. He also revealed that the party would hold its presidential election in October, signaling a commitment to internal democracy and organizational strength.

Unveiling a comprehensive roadmap for the party’s upcoming political engagements, he emphasized the party’s unwavering commitment to Telangana’s development and its readiness to face any electoral challenge. Rama Rao expressed confidence in the party’s strength, asserting that the BRS flag would continue to fly high, likening its dominance to a storm sweeping across the State.

He predicted that BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao would once again lead the State, reinforcing the party’s position as a formidable force in Telangana politics. Highlighting the potential impact of delimitation, Rama Rao noted that Greater Hyderabad could see an increase in assembly and parliamentary seats, further solidifying the party’s influence in the region.

He underscored the BRS party’s strong presence in Hyderabad, surpassing that of national parties like Congress and BJP. Rama Rao called on party members to intensify their efforts in preparation for the April 27 rally, urging them to hoist the party flag in every locality.

He criticised Congress and BJP, labelling them as Delhi-centric parties indifferent to Telangana’s welfare, and accused them of harbouring resentment towards the state’s progress.