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.
