BRS “Dukaan Bandh” By 2028?

The downfall of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is a lesson for any regional party that is aspiring to get into national politics. A year ago, BRS was a strong force in Telangana. It had the power of forming the government for the third time.

But things started to change when the party’s chief KCR decided to go national. He changed the party’s name from TRS to BRS. He said that the party would be a game changer in the Lok Sabha elections.

Cut to a year later, forget about its pan-India ambition, BRS is struggling to survive in the home state itself. BJP and Congress are building themselves as the strong forces in Telangana.

BJP has been active in its campaign in Telangana for a month. Even Prime Minister Modi has attended multiple meetings and a road show in the state, boosting the cadre’s morale. The party is strong especially in the North Telangana. It is also growing rapidly across the state.

Coming to Congress, the party is very strong in the South Telangana and we have witnessed the same in the Assembly Elections. However, it still lacks a base in the central and northern regions.

Congress lacks strong cadre in regions like Siddipet, Gajwel, Karimnagar, Sircilla and Dubbaka. Congress needs to focus on building a strong low-level cadre in the joint Medak and Karimnagar districts.

As per reports, people aren’t complaining about Congress’s rule and are happy with the governance. Especially, women are satisfied with the welfare schemes introduced by the Congress. So, it would not be very tough for Congress to lure other party leaders.

Both BJP and Congress leaders are trying to bring the ground level BRS leaders on their respective sides. As a result, it is BRS which is losing its cadre in the state.

Even the pre-poll surveys say that the Lok Sabha fight in the state will be between BJP and Congress. It was stated that BRS may win only one or two seats in the elections.

On the whole, political analysts predict that Congress and BJP might be the major contenders in the 2028 elections and BRS may confine to playing the second fiddle role.