The ruling BRS and Congress are gaining traction with their candidate announcements and phase-wise lists, putting them in the forefront of the race. The BRS has taken the lead by revealing their candidates, while Congress is making waves with its phase-wise list and six guarantees to the public. This dynamic has turned state politics into a head-on clash between these two prominent parties, leaving observers curious about BJP’s strategy.
However, the BJP has been lagging behind in the election race from the outset, grappling with candidate selection and manifesto formulation. The party is preparing to release its first candidate list soon, but faces challenges in crafting a manifesto. Both Congress and BRS have already announced promises for the welfare of various communities, including schemes like Pensions and Rythu Bandhu, along with addressing gas cylinder rates, making it challenging for BJP to create a unifying manifesto.
One of the significant hurdles for the BJP is their stance against free schemes, which is contradictory to the promises made by Congress and BRS. Striking a balance between their ideology and the need to appeal to voters with welfare proposals poses a formidable task. The issue of increasing Pensions is a delicate matter for BJP, considering potential criticisms from opposing parties regarding prioritizing BJP-ruled states over others. Similarly, the gas cylinder rates present a challenge for the BJP, as both Congress and BRS have made populist announcements to benefit the people.
BJP finds itself facing a daunting challenge in shaping its manifesto for the Telangana elections, given the competitive promises put forth by BRS and Congress. Balancing their party’s ideology with the public’s expectations will be crucial to their electoral strategy in the upcoming polls.