Ward elders in Khanapur municipality came under criticism after proposing to select a councillor through a draw of lots by collecting Rs 25 lakh from each candidate. The move was later stalled after opposition from one contestant.
Congress and BJP legislators are reportedly favouring financially strong aspirants for upcoming municipal polls, asking candidates to invest lakhs to secure tickets. The trend has disappointed grassroots leaders, with many struggling to mobilise funds or reconsider their political future
BRS district president Balka Suman urged party cadres to work hard for the victory of candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. Addressing a preparatory meeting in Naspur mandal, he asked cadres to expose the wrongdoings of the Congress government and highlight its failures on social media.
Several Congress leaders from municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district joined the BRS, strengthening the party ahead of municipal elections. Former Minister T Harish Rao welcomed them with party scarves and accused the Congress government of neglecting civic bodies.
Congress BC aspirants in Telangana expressed concern over the delay in announcing 42 percent reservations for the community in municipal polls. Leaders said the promise appeared sidelined, adding that ticket allocation must ensure winnable seats for BC candidates
The BRS has intensified preparations for upcoming municipal elections, with working president KT Rama Rao holding district-wise review meetings. After sessions with Warangal and Karimnagar leaders, he is set to meet Khammam and Nizamabad representatives.
Amid Covid, model code of conduct and restrictions implemented by the State Election Commission (SEC), candidates have embraced the advantages offered by technology to campaign.
The AAP has made inroads into Gujarat's politics by winning 27 seats of Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), one of the six cities where voting was held on Sunday.
