Telangana, once an impossible stronghold for the BRS for the past ten years, has surrendered to the Congress's relentless campaign, spanning nine and a half years, arrived in promises to restore self-esteem and introduce welfare initiatives. This powerful defeat also runs BRS chief K. Chandrashekhar Rao's purpose of assuming a key role in national politics.
Securing 64 seats independently and receiving additional support from its partner, the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Congress has paved the way for its maiden government in the newly formed Telangana state.
Telangana Assembly Election Results 2023
The 2023 Telangana Assembly Election witnessed a surprising turnaround of fortunes, with several prominent figures in Telangana politics suffering humiliating defeats. Among the most notable losses were six BRS government ministers, who lost their seats by significant margins.
Ministers Indrakaran Reddy, Niranjan Reddy, Puvvada Ajay Kumar, Srinivas Goud, Koppula Eashwar, and Errabelli Dayakar Rao all faced resounding defeats, marking a significant setback for the ruling party.
The election results also saw the downfall of two BJP MPs, Bandi Sanjay and Dharmapuri Arvind, who were both considered strong contenders in their respective constituencies. The only BSP representative, R.S. Praveen Kumar, also failed to secure the expected victory.
These defeats highlight the unstable nature of politics and the unpredictable outcomes of elections. Even seasoned politicians with strong reputations can fall victim to the impulses of voters.
Congress Sweeps South Telangana, Makes Inroads in North
The Congress party made a strong showing in the 2023 Telangana Assembly Election, particularly in the South Telangana region. The party won an impressive 9 out of 10 seats in the combined Khammam district, 11 out of 12 seats in the combined Nalgonda district, and 12 out of 14 seats in the combined Mahabubnagar district.
DistrictCongress SeatsTotal SeatsCongress Win Percentage
Nalgonda 11 12 91.67%
Khammam 9 10 90.00%
Mahabubnagar 12 14 85.71%
The Congress's performance in North Telangana was also noteworthy, as the party made significant inroads in a region where it is not traditionally strong. The party won 10 out of 12 seats in Warangal district, 8 out of 12 seats in Karimnagar district, 4 out of 9 seats in Nizamabad district, and 4 out of 10 seats in Adilabad district.
Congress's Campaign Capitalizes on BRS's Weaknesses
One of the central themes was the alleged family rule of KCR, the BRS chief minister, and the associated corruption charges.
The party also highlighted the perceived mismanagement of the Kaleshwaram project, a large irrigation project, and the sale of government lands. Additionally, Congress effectively tapped into the widespread unemployment issue, which the BRS struggled to address convincingly.