Big three face major challenges ahead of local body elections

IN view of upcoming local body elections, a major challenge lies ahead for the ruling Congress as well as the opposition parties—the BRS and BJP.

- IREDDY SRINIVAS REDDY @Hyderabad

These elections are especially significant for first-time Congress MLAs, who need to ensure their party secures a majority in their respective constituencies. Their ability to manage internal conflicts and group politics will be critical to building a strong foundation for re-election in the future.

For the Congress, this will be the first grassroots-level electoral battle since coming to power. The party is keen to prove its governance capabilities by winning a majority of Zilla Parishad and Mandal Praja Parishads (MPP), along with gram panchayats. Congress MLAs are under immense pressure, as aspiring leaders and their supporters are demanding tickets to contest in ZPTC, MPTC and sarpanch elections as an entry into political life.