Candidates across parties in the capital are eagerly awaiting support from senior leaders, a departure from a time when individual leaders from the capital could lead their parties independently.
The absence of such influential figures has shifted the dynamic, with current senior leaders limited to specific constituencies, forcing candidates to seek assistance from elders within the party.
In the case of BRS, Minister Talasani has been entrusted with the crucial role of coordinating the Cantonment, making Minister KTR a central figure for its candidates. They aspire to organize roadshows and public meetings, featuring Chief Minister KCR, through KTR.
Contrasting with the historical dominance of leaders like Marri Chenna Reddy and P. Janardhan Reddy in the city, the current Congress leadership acknowledges a scarcity of influential figures. Candidates in the capital’s 29 constituencies eagerly anticipate the support of leaders like Revanth Reddy and Bhatti Vikramarka.
In the BJP, Ale Narendra once led the party, but candidates now express the need for additional leaders like Kishan Reddy, Bandi Sanjay, and Etala to bolster their campaigns, recognizing the demand for extensive constituency tours.
