Congress Dominates Municipalities in Nalgonda District
TELANGANA: Congress makes significant gains in municipal elections in Nalgonda district, the political base of ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy.
The party wins the highest number of municipalities in the district, mirroring its performance in the recent Assembly elections. Voters back Congress candidates across several towns.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launches his municipal campaign from Nalgonda district. He addresses his first public meeting in Miryalaguda and seeks support for Congress nominees.
High MLA strength boosts party’s prospects
Ahead of nominations, ministers Uttam Kumar Reddy and Komatireddy Venkat Reddy ensure consensus in some wards, leading to unopposed victories. Congress maintains its dominance in the erstwhile Nalgonda district.
In all Assembly constituencies in Nalgonda district, Congress candidates secure the majority in municipalities. With most MLAs in the district belonging to Congress, their influence appears to have aided the party’s performance.
Welfare schemes influence voter choice
Results of the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation are delayed compared to other towns.
Party leaders say schemes such as issuance of ration cards, supply of fine rice, free Telangana State Road Transport Corporation travel for women and free electricity up to 200 units work in Congress’s favour.
Many voters appear to believe that with Congress in power for another three years, aligning with the ruling party would help ensure development of their towns.
