Telangana Loksabha Result 2019 and Assembly Election result 2018
Telangana Assembly Election 2023: BJP has announced that it will fight the upcoming polls, without any coalition partners.
The Telangana BJP President, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, has announced that the party will contest the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections alone without forming any alliance with other political parties. The announcement comes a day after Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, and other senior leaders held a meeting with the party's state leaders in Delhi.
Addressing a gathering of BJP Mahila Morcha on Wednesday, Sanjay reiterated that the BJP is the only alternative to the ruling party in the state, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), and that the people of Telangana are seeking a change in governance. He claimed that the Telangana state was established with the support of the BJP and questioned if it was carved out for the benefit of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's family.
Sanjay, who is also an MP, challenged KCR to a debate on the development of Telangana under his rule, implying that the BJP has a better plan for the state's development. The decision to go alone in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections presents both opportunities and challenges for the BJP. On the one hand, it allows the party to present a clear message to voters and avoid potential conflicts that may arise in a coalition. On the other hand, it will require significant resources and a strong grassroots network to mobilize the party's supporters and win the elections.
BJP's decision to contest the Telangana Assembly elections alone signals the party's confidence in its own strength and sets it apart from other political parties in the state. It remains to be seen how this decision will play out in the coming months and whether the BJP's gamble will pay off at the polls.
Telangana Assembly Election 2023: TRS considering a possible alliance with Left parties to counter BJP in Telangana.
According to a media report, a pre-poll alliance between the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and Left parties such as the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) is being considered for the 2023 assembly polls in Telangana, to counter the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The support extended by the CPI and CPM to the TRS in the November 3 by-polls in Munugode is said to have been crucial in inflicting a defeat on Komatireddy Raj Gopal Reddy of the Congress party. While the national leaders of the two Left parties will take a call on alliances against the BJP at the national level, they have left it to their respective state leaderships to decide on electoral tie-ups at the state level.
The reports suggest that the TRS may be considering this move as a strategic maneuver to counter the growing influence of the BJP in Telangana. The BJP made significant gains in the 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, winning 48 seats out of the total 150, and emerging as the second-largest party.
However, the challenge before KCR would be on how many seats he would like to share with the CPI and CPM. The report suggests that the TRS needs the support of the Left parties to counter the BJP's growing influence in Telangana, but at the same time, it is also mindful of its own political ambitions and the need to maintain its voter base.
Telangana Assembly Election Result 2018 (region Wise)
| Zone/Regions wise vote | TRS | INC | BJP | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone-I Kaleshwaram | 40.5% | 36.3% | 3.2% | 20% |
| Zone-II Basara | 48.3% | 31.6% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Zone-III Rajanna | 55.3% | 27.1% | 7.2% | 10.4% |
| Zone-IV Bhadradri | 46.8% | 27% | 1.7% | 24.5% |
| Zone-V Yadadri | 47.4% | 37.8% | 3% | 11.7% |
| Zone-VI Charminar | 42.7% | 22.8% | 11.5% | 23% |
| Zone-VII Jogulamba | 52.6% | 27.1% | 4.3% | 15.9% |
| Grand Total | 46.9% | 28.3% | 7% | 17.8% |
| Zone/Regions wise Seat | TRS | INC | BJP | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone-I Kaleshwaram | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Zone-II Basara | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zone-III Rajanna | 14 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zone-IV Bhadradri | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Zone-V Yadadri | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Zone-VI Charminar | 25 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Zone-VII Jogulamba | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trand Total | 88 | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Electoral data Analysis & Telangana Assembly Elections 2018.
Electoral data facts about the Telangana Assembly Elections 2018.
1. Total Number of Voters: The total number of voters in Telangana for the 2018 Assembly Elections was 2,80,64,684.
2. Male and Female Voters: Out of the total number of voters, 1,40,53,407 were male voters and 1,40,11,251 were female voters.
3. Total Number of Polling Stations: There were a total of 32,815 polling stations set up across Telangana for the 2018 Assembly Elections.
4. Electronic Voting Machines: A total of 50,123 Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were used in the elections.
5. VVPAT Machines: Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines were also used in the elections. A total of 42,145 VVPAT machines were used in the elections.
6. Percentage of Voter Turnout: The overall percentage of voter turnout in the 2018 Assembly Elections was 73.20%.
7. Highest Voter Turnout: The constituency with the highest voter turnout was Charminar, which recorded a voter turnout of 84.85%.
8. Lowest Voter Turnout: The constituency with the lowest voter turnout was Kothagudem, which recorded a voter turnout of 50.16%.
9. Margin of Victory: The average margin of victory for the winning candidates in the 2018 Assembly Elections was 32,763 votes.
10. Re-polling: Re-polling was conducted in five polling stations in Telangana due to technical glitches in EVMs.
11. Number of Political Parties: A total of 182 political parties contested in the elections, with 1194 candidates in the fray.
12. Winning Candidates: Out of the 1194 candidates who contested the elections, 88 candidates won the elections and became members of the Telangana Legislative Assembly.
13. Ruling Party: The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) won a majority in the elections, winning 88 out of the 119 seats.
14. Opposition Parties: The Indian National Congress won 19 seats, while the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won 2 seats. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) won 7 seats.
15. Gender Representation: Out of the 119 seats, 12 were won by women candidates, which is approximately 10% of the total number of seats.
16. Youngest and Oldest Candidates: The youngest candidate who contested the elections was 25 years old, while the oldest candidate was 93 years old.
17. Postal Ballots: A total of 54,211 postal ballots were issued and 53,089 postal ballots were returned and counted.
18. Model Code of Conduct: The Model Code of Conduct was in force during the elections, which meant that political parties and candidates had to comply with a set of guidelines to ensure free and fair elections.
Here are some Electoral data highlights of Telangana
1. Formation of Telangana State: Telangana became the 29th state of India on June 2, 2014, after a prolonged struggle for separate statehood
2. Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS): The TRS is the ruling party in Telangana, founded in 2001 with the aim of achieving a separate state for Telangana. Its leader, K. Chandrashekar Rao, became the first Chief Minister of Telangana in 2014 and was re-elected in 2018.
3. Other Political Parties: The Indian National Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are the main opposition parties in Telangana.
4. Municipal Elections: In 2020, Telangana held municipal elections, which saw the TRS win the majority of seats in several urban local bodies.
5. Welfare Schemes: The Telangana government has launched several welfare schemes for the benefit of its citizens, including Rythu Bandhu for farmers, Kalyana Lakshmi for poor brides, and Aasara pensions for senior citizens, widows, and the disabled.
6. Administrative Divisions: Telangana is divided into 33 districts, which are further divided into revenue divisions and mandals for administrative purposes.
7. Telangana Statehood Day: Telangana Statehood Day is celebrated every year on June 2 to commemorate the formation of the state.
8. Telangana Movement: The demand for a separate state of Telangana had been a long-standing issue, with protests and agitations taking place since the 1960s. The movement gained momentum in the 2000s, leading to the formation of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and a renewed push for statehood.
9. Legislative Assembly: Telangana has a unicameral legislature, with the Legislative Assembly consisting of 119 members. The current speaker of the assembly is Pocharam Srinivas Reddy.
10. Raj Bhavan: The Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad is the official residence of the Governor of Telangana, currently Tamilisai Soundararajan.
11. Municipalities: Telangana has several municipalities, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), which governs the city of Hyderabad. The GHMC is the largest urban local body in the state.
12. Panchayati Raj: Telangana has a three-tier Panchayati Raj system, with Gram Panchayats at the village level, Mandal Parishads at the block level, and Zilla Parishads at the district level.
13. Women Empowerment: The Telangana government has launched several initiatives for the empowerment of women, including the KCR Kit for new mothers, which provides essential items and financial assistance, and the She Teams for women's safety.
14. Police: The Telangana Police is headed by the Director General of Police, currently M. Mahendar Reddy. The state has several specialized police units, including the Anti-Corruption Bureau and the Cyber Crime Police Station.