Battleground Telangana: Congress in Lead, Shivakumar on the Scene, New MLAs Likely to be Shifted to Bengaluru
- Telangana Election Results: Congress is leading on 64 seats, BRS on 42, BJP on 8 and AIMIM on 4 seats
HYDERABAD: The Telangana Assembly Election 2023 is witnessing a nail-biting scenario as the Congress establishes an early lead in the ongoing vote counting. Simultaneously, the ruling Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is putting up a formidable fight against the Congress.
Amidst the intense competition, Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, renowned as the troubleshooter for the Congress, has entered the battleground. Sources reveal that Shivakumar, accompanied by other Karnataka ministers, has arrived in Hyderabad to prevent the poaching of Congress MLAs by rival parties.
As a precautionary measure, buses are stationed outside the Taj Krishna Hotel in Hyderabad, ready to transport the newly elected Congress MLAs. There are discussions about whether to relocate these MLAs to Bengaluru or another Congress-ruled state to safeguard against defections, especially if the Congress secures fewer than 70 seats, as hinted by a senior Congress leader earlier.
In a bid to ensure the loyalty of winning MLAs, candidates have been instructed to remain within the counting center, with AICC observers closely monitoring the situation. Anticipating potential developments, AICC leaders are expected to arrive in Telangana soon.
Adding to the drama, the Congress is reportedly bringing in Karnataka MLAs, with plans to assign one MLA to each constituency. The responsibility of escorting the winners to Hyderabad has been entrusted to the Karnataka MLAs by the party president.
Speculation is rife about the winners of the Telangana Assembly elections being transported to Karnataka in special buses, with three buses reportedly prepared for this purpose. The unfolding events point towards the high stakes and strategic maneuvers as political parties navigate the complex terrain of state politics.
The coming hours promise to be crucial, as the final results will shape the future political landscape of Telangana. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as the electoral drama unfolds.
