As the electoral battleground heats up in Telangana, voters are set to cast their ballots on Monday to elect 17 Lok Sabha members in a single-phase election. With a formidable security apparatus in place, comprising 73,000 civil police personnel and extensive deployment of central armed police forces, the stage is set for a smooth electoral process across 35,356 polling stations.
The state witnesses a high-profile contest with AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi seeking re-election from Hyderabad constituency, facing BJP’s K Madhavi Latha. Owaisi, a four-time Lok Sabha MP, aims to defend the party’s stronghold amidst rising competition.
In Secunderabad, BJP’s G Kishan Reddy eyes a second consecutive term, challenged by Congress’ Danam Nagender and Thigulla Padma Rao Goud of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). The constituency witnesses a keenly contested battle with diverse candidates vying for electoral dominance.
Khammam, historically dominated by Congress, witnesses a shift in political dynamics with BJP’s Bandi Sanjay Kumar, former state unit president, competing against Velichala Rajender Rao of Congress and B Vinod Kumar of BRS in a triangular contest, reflecting the evolving electoral landscape.
Key constituencies like Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and Karimnagar witness intense campaigning, with parties making strategic alliances and fielding candidates to sway voters. The outcome of these elections will not only shape the political landscape in Telangana but also impact the national political narrative.
