Key Points:
- Congress and BJP both secure eight seats each out of 17 in Telangana’s Lok Sabha elections, showcasing a closely contested battle.
- AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi retains control over Hyderabad, maintaining his stronghold on the party bastion.
- Voter turnout increases to 65.67%, with 525 candidates competing across the 17 constituencies, indicating significant public engagement.
- Initial trends reveal intense competition, with notable victories for Congress candidates like K Raghuveer Reddy and Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy.
- BJP makes significant inroads, winning seats in Malkajgiri and Karimnagar, showcasing its growing influence in the state.
- Shifts in vote shares see Congress emerging as the frontrunner with 40.1%, followed closely by BJP at 35.06%, while BRS faces a downturn with only 16.69%.
- Despite BJP’s gains, Congress faces challenges with losses in key constituencies, indicating a tough road ahead for the party.
- BRS’s disappointing performance prompts leadership to strategize for a resurgence, signaling potential shifts in the state’s political dynamics.
In a riveting showdown in Telangana’s Lok Sabha elections, the Congress and the BJP clinched eight seats each out of the total 17 parliamentary constituencies, marking a significant turn of events in the state’s political landscape.
Maintaining his firm grip over Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi emerged victorious once again, reinforcing his stronghold in the party bastion despite formidable challenges from opponents.
The voter turnout of 65.67 per cent from a massive 3.32 crore electorate showcased the state’s active participation in the democratic process. This surge marked a notable increase of 2.83 per cent compared to the previous 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
The battle unfolded with 525 candidates vying for victory across 17 constituencies. The counting commenced promptly, with the tally of 2.17 lakh postal ballots swiftly completed within the first 30 minutes, followed by the meticulous counting of votes from EVMs.
Among the early victors, Congress candidate K Raghuveer Reddy secured a resounding triumph in Nalgonda constituency, securing one of the largest majorities in the nation by defeating BJP candidate S Saidi Reddy.
In a similar vein, Ramasahayam Raghuram Reddy of the Congress clinched a remarkable victory in Khammam, further solidifying the party’s standing in the state.
The BJP made significant strides, securing eight seats, with notable victories by candidates such as Eatala Rajender in Malkajgiri and Bandi Sanjay Kumar in Karimnagar.
However, despite the BJP’s surge, Owaisi’s resounding victory in Hyderabad underscored his unwavering popularity and influence in the region.
The shift in vote shares reflected intriguing dynamics, with Congress reclaiming the top spot with a vote share of 40.1 per cent, followed closely by the BJP at 35.06 per cent. The BRS, formerly TRS, faced a setback with a diminished vote share of 16.69 per cent.
While the results signify a significant gain for the BJP in Telangana, it also presents challenges for the Congress, particularly with the loss of key constituencies. For the BRS, the elections marked a disappointing performance, prompting introspection and a pledge to rejuvenate the party’s prospects.
As Telangana charts its political trajectory post-election, the outcomes serve as a barometer of shifting allegiances and aspirations, setting the stage for dynamic developments in the state’s political arena.
