The Congress party won the last election in Telangana, but now the BJP is expected to do well according to exit polls. Some polls predict that the BJP could win up to 12 seats, while Congress may win 7-9 seats.
In Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi faces tough competition from BJP, Congress, and BRS candidates. The Hyderabad seat has been held by AIMIM since 2004. The NDA is expected to get 43% of seats in Telangana, with BJP performing well in south Telangana.
Analysts believe that Muslim votes are going towards Congress, while there is a polarization of Hindu votes in rural areas, possibly due to the Ram Temple issue. The fight in some constituencies like Nagarkurnool and Adilabad is expected to be close, while Congress looks set for victory in other seats like Nalgonda and Warangal.