BRS Optimistic Amid Congress Setbacks in State Politics
The recent election results in Maharashtra may have dampened the mood of the Congress party, but the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), the main opposition in the State, seems to be feeling more optimistic. The BRS leadership believes that Congress’ poor performance will discourage its leaders, including MLAs, from switching sides to join the ruling party in the State.
Reports have surfaced suggesting that a few BRS leaders, including at least three MLAs, are considering leaving the party. These MLAs are rumored to be from Hyderabad and are said to have close ties with top BRS leaders. However, the BRS leadership is confident that these leaders will think twice before making such a move. A senior BRS leader pointed out that Congress is losing credibility at the national level, which was evident in the recent Assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana.
The leader also mentioned that Congress’ performance was weak even in Jharkhand, where it managed to win only a few seats by forming an alliance with the regional party Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM). Meanwhile, TPCC Chief Mahesh Kumar Goud has claimed that more MLAs, including those close to BRS working president KT Rama Rao, may join Congress. Already, ten BRS MLAs have defected to the ruling party, prompting the BRS to file court cases seeking their disqualification.
The BRS leadership is confident that Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s attempts to attract its MLAs will no longer succeed. “After Congress’ electoral victory, some MLAs might have considered switching sides. But now, after their poor performance in recent elections, they will likely reconsider their decisions,” said a senior BRS leader.
The party also emphasized its efforts in exposing the government’s failure to fulfill pre-election promises. “People are holding the government accountable, especially after incidents like the Lagacharla case, which has tarnished its reputation. The BRS is poised to return to power in the next elections,” the leader added.
