Is BJP’s Dependence on PM Narendra Modi in Telangana Campaign Echoing the Karnataka Debacle? – A Matter of Concern for State Leaders
Hyderabad : The BJP’s strategy in Telangana has become a subject of intense discussion among state leaders, with concerns arising about whether relying on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the campaign might lead to a situation similar to what transpired in Karnataka.
As the BJP central leadership assumes control of the state election campaign, several state leaders express apprehension, fearing that excessive central interference could backfire, much like the situation in Karnataka where despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking the helm of the entire campaign, the party suffered a significant defeat.
During the Karnataka elections, Modi conducted over 20 rallies and roadshows, primarily focusing on issues such as national security and the economy. However, these themes failed to resonate with voters in the state, as per BJP state leaders.
One BJP leader remarked, “If a similar approach is adopted during the Telangana campaign, the results are unlikely to differ. We are already trailing behind rival parties, and if the central leadership does not allow us to address local issues, garnering public support will be exceptionally challenging.”
The BJP state leadership is formulating plans for a series of public meetings and rallies featuring prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP National President JP Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, scheduled for this month. Sources within the party suggest that approximately 40 meetings involving top party leaders in the state are in the pipeline for the next month.
“A renewed sense of enthusiasm has gripped party leaders and functionaries following the Prime Minister’s public meetings in Mahabubnagar and Nizamabad. Their morale is now significantly boosted, and we are planning additional PM meetings in the coming days,” revealed a prominent BJP leader in the city.
Sources have also indicated that the party is considering a public meeting featuring Amit Shah in Kamareddy or Gajwel in the upcoming week. JP Nadda’s visit to Hyderabad on Friday will coincide with a state executive meeting, during which discussions will revolve around the party’s election readiness and the scheduling of public meetings involving the Prime Minister and other leaders in the state.
