Are They Not Happy With KCR?

BRS’s attempts to secure Muslim votes for the upcoming elections have proven unsuccessful. The Muslim minority, already displeased with BRS, has opted to throw their support behind the Congress party. Key constituencies, comprising at least 40 out of a total of 119, are predominantly Muslim, with around 20 holding the potential to sway the election outcome.

This turn of events has caught BRS off guard, as alienating the Muslim community, a crucial voting bloc, seems to have been a strategic error. Despite reassurances from KCR, KTR, and Harish Rao about their positive treatment of Muslims, their opposition to key issues has fueled discontent.

One significant source of frustration is the failure to fulfill promises made over the last decade for the development of Muslim communities. The government’s inability to facilitate loans through the Minority Finance Corporation has intensified dissatisfaction. Additionally, in the latest elections, BRS did not allocate tickets to Muslim candidates. This decision contrasts sharply with the Congress, which not only fielded Muslim candidates but also incorporated their concerns into the party manifesto.

The absence of Muslim representation in the BRS lineup, coupled with the party’s reluctance to include specific points in its manifesto as requested by Muslim elders, has fueled widespread opposition within the Muslim community. Despite attempts by BRS to bring MIM President Asaduddin, imams, and Mawlawis into their fold, these efforts have proven fruitless.

In contrast, the Congress party’s responsiveness to the demands of the Muslim community, including ticket allocation and manifesto considerations, has swayed the allegiance of a majority of Muslim voters. The decisions made by Muslim voters are poised to significantly impact BRS in numerous constituencies, potentially leading to setbacks in the upcoming elections.