Telangana BJP State President N. Ramchander Rao on Monday expressed gratitude to voters who supported the party in the recent municipal elections, stating that the results reflect the BJP’s growing political strength across the state despite intense competition.
Addressing a media conference at the BJP State Office, Rao said the party successfully secured Chairperson posts in Karimnagar Corporation, Narayanpet, and Bhainsa municipalities, calling the victories a significant milestone for the party’s grassroots expansion. He noted that, for the first time in history, the BJP had captured the Karimnagar mayoral seat, describing it as a major political achievement.
Highlighting Bhainsa, Rao alleged that BJP workers and members of Hindu religious organisations had faced numerous legal cases during previous Congress regimes. Speaking in his capacity as an advocate, he said he personally helped several party workers obtain bail. He further accused the Congress and AIMIM of working together in the past to prevent the BJP’s growth in the town and alleged that the AIMIM had indulged in several “undemocratic activities.”
Rao maintained that although the BJP won fewer municipalities numerically, its vote share had increased significantly. He claimed the party emerged as the single largest party in more than 15 municipalities and demonstrated strong performances in Khammam, Warangal, Kothagudem, and Parkal. According to him, the BJP’s vote base expanded considerably, while the BRS party’s vote share declined by nearly 14 percent and was now limited to just 13 municipalities.
He also stated that in Nizamabad, the BJP won 28 wards and emerged as the single largest party. Raising concerns over voting patterns, Rao alleged irregularities in Nirmal, claiming minority votes in one ward rose unusually from 20 percent to 57 percent. The party has lodged a complaint seeking an inquiry into the matter.
Accusing Congress, AIMIM, BRS, and Left parties of forming an “unofficial alliance,” Rao alleged a coordinated effort to prevent the BJP from securing mayoral and chairperson posts. He demanded clarity on the relationship among these parties, claiming Congress was indirectly empowering Left forces in the state.
