 "Telangana Congress President A. Revanth Reddy")
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (Photo: PTI)
Addressing a gathering in Hyderabad, CM Reddy stated, “Modi is going around the country claiming that they (BJP-led NDA) are on course to getting over 400 seats (in the Lok Sabha polls). If they are getting over 400 seats then what is the need for allying with Chandrababu Naidu (in Andhra Pradesh) and Naveen Patnaik (in Odisha)?”
While the BJP clinched a seat-sharing cope with the TDP and actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena forward of the Lok Sabha polls and ensuing Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, talks are believed to be ongoing over an identical association in Odisha.
The Telangana CM stated PM Modi was making an attempt to construct a false narrative that the NDA was successful greater than 400 seats within the ensuing polls.
“In Maharashtra, they (BJP) engineered splits in the Shiv Sena and the NCP. In Karnataka, they joined hands with HD Dewe Gowda while in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, they patched up with Chandrababu Naidu. In Bihar, they got Nitish Kumar and the JDU back on their side while also ensuring an alliance with Apna Dal’s Anupriya Patel in Uttar Pradesh. They are also in talks with Naveen Patnaik for an alliance in Odisha. If the BJP is confident of winning 400 seats, why are they approaching Opposition leaders and parties for alliances?” Reddy questioned.
Also taking a swipe on the BJP over rising gasoline and LPG costs, the Telangana CM identified that regardless of LPG being introduced throughout the ambit of GST, costs of cooking fuel have skyrocketed from Rs. 400 to Rs 1,200 during the last eight years.
“Today, the price of domestic LPG cylinders, which earlier cost Rs 400 per cylinder, has risen to Rs 1,200. The price of petrol has gone up from Rs 50 per litre to Rs 110 per litre while diesel is also priced at Rs 100 per litre, up from Rs 40 per litre. And, I need not go into the soaring rates of kitchen essentials such as salt, pulses, oil and tamarind. With prices going through the roof, would you still vote (for the BJP)?” he requested.
Earlier, on Saturday, the BJP introduced an alliance with the Telugu Desam Party and the Jana Sena forward of the overall elections.
BJP nationwide president JP Nadda stated a broad consensus was reached that the TDP, Jana Sena and the BJP will contest the following Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections collectively in Andhra Pradesh.
The TDP, which was a part of the National Democratic Alliance till 2018, expressed an curiosity in reviving the tie-up after struggling a crushing defeat within the 2019 elections.
The state has 25 Lok Sabha and 175 Assembly seats. Elections to the Lok Sabha are anticipated to be held someday between April and May.
The ruling get together is eyeing a 3rd time period below Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has set a goal of successful 370 seats by itself and 400 with its allies.
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First Published: Mar 10 2024 | 9:48 AM IST
