BRS working president KT Rama Rao expressed confidence in his party’s victory in the upcoming Hyderabad corporation elections, despite trifurcation of the civic body. He criticised the Congress and BJP, welcomed new leaders, and vowed strengthened organisational outreach across divisions.
Published Date – 12 February 2026, 02:59 PM
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao exuded confidence that the party would emerge victorious in the upcoming corporation elections in Hyderabad, irrespective of the Congress government reorganising it into multiple civic bodies. He was responding to the trifurcation of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation following merger of over 27 civic bodies in it.
Welcoming Vijay Kumar Reddy and his supporters from Serilingampalli constituency into the BRS at Telangana Bhavan here on Thursday, Rama Rao said the party cadre remained strong despite recent defections. He stated that though the local MLA Arekapudi Gandhi had left the party, BRS activists continued to stand firmly with BRS president K Chandrashekhar Rao who developed the State.
“Serilingampalli has become our strongest base in Hyderabad. While a few left for personal reasons, hundreds of new leaders are joining. We are confident of a clean sweep in all 24 divisions of the constituency,” he affirmed.
The BRS working president accused the Congress of coming to power on false promises. He stated that Hyderabad’s brand image had suffered under the present Congress government, citing rising incidents of crime and a decline in business confidence, resulting loss of employment opportunities.
He also targeted the BJP over its failure to deliver tangible benefits to Telangana despite being in power at the Centre for more than 12 years. He reiterated that only the BRS can safeguard the interests of Telangana. He appealed to voters to exercise caution before casting their votes as the State has to suffer for five years in case of a wrong choice.
Rama Rao said the party would soon hold division-wise meetings to strengthen its organisational network. He welcomed the entry of educated youth into politics. Assuring cadre of full support, he said the senior leaders would be available to them in time of need.
Former Ministers Talsani Srinivas Yadav, G Jagadish Reddy, Rajya Sabha member Vaddiraju Ravichandra, Kukatpally MLA Madhavaram Krishna Rao and other senior leaders were also present.
