“Congress Eyes Telangana Victory, Leans on Gandhi Family’s Campaign Efforts”
The Congress party is gearing up for the upcoming Telangana state elections with a strategic plan that involves prominent party leaders, particularly those from the Gandhi family. Telangana has been a challenging political battleground for the Congress, as it has faced strong competition from the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent years. However, the Congress party is now displaying renewed energy and determination in the state.
One of the key strategies that the Congress is employing in its bid to capture Telangana is the active involvement of prominent party leaders from the Gandhi family. This includes Rahul Gandhi, who represents the Wayanad constituency in Parliament, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who serves as a party general secretary, and Sonia Gandhi, the matriarch of the party.
Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to embark on a four-day bus yatra across Telangana starting on October 16. This yatra is expected to focus on engaging with voters from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, especially the youth. Meanwhile, Priyanka Gandhi is planning to launch her campaign tour later in the month, and Sonia Gandhi may address several rallies in the state.
The party believes that the combined appeal of these leaders will help mobilize various sections of the electorate. Rahul’s campaign will target economically marginalized voters, while Priyanka and Sonia will concentrate on appealing to women voters, with a particular focus on tribal communities.
The Congress is also streamlining its candidate selection process, traditionally a complex and faction-driven affair in the party. To avoid internal conflicts and ensure a swift and unified approach, the party’s screening committee is scheduled to meet on October 8 to discuss the selection of candidates. The tentative list will be finalized the next day by the Central Election Committee. The final list of all 119 candidates will be announced in one go, following the notification of the election schedule by the Election Commission.
Another notable development is the return of several leaders to the Congress fold. Several influential leaders who had previously left the party to join the BRS or the BJP have rejoined the Congress. This includes figures like former MP Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, former MLA Jupally Krishna Rao, Malkajgiri MLA Mynampally Hanumantha Rao, and Nakrekal MLA Vemula Veeresham, among others. The return of these leaders is seen as a positive sign for the Congress, as they bring with them significant support bases in their respective constituencies.
In essence, the Congress party is making a concerted effort to regain political prominence in Telangana by deploying the Gandhi family, streamlining candidate selection, and welcoming back former leaders. This comprehensive strategy is aimed at challenging the incumbent BRS and the BJP in the upcoming state elections.
