Three-way battle heats up in Nizamabad

The district is unique as each party has strong local cadres, influential leaders

Nizamabad district has emerged as a major political battlefield, with Congress, BJP, and BRS engaged in an intense three-way contest. All three parties are strategizing to secure the Nizamabad Corporation along with municipalities including Banswada, Bichkunda, Kamareddy, Ellareddy, Armoor, Bheengal, and Bodhan. The district is unique as each party has strong local cadres, influential leaders, and deep-rooted public support, making a competitive contest unavoidable. With Congress poised to remain in power for another three years, the ruling party is moving strategically to ensure its dominance, while BJP and BRS are equally determined to capture key municipalities, focusing attention squarely on united Nizamabad.

BJP holds significant strength in urban areas of Nizamabad, backed by an active cadre and widespread public support. The party’s leadership includes MP Dharmapuri Aravind and MLAs Dhanpal Suryanarayana, Paidi Rakesh Reddy, and Katepalli Venkataramanareddy. Historically, BJP has maintained a firm grip in towns, evident from its urban electoral wins. Ahead of municipal elections, party leaders and workers are mobilizing vigorously, determined to ensure the saffron flag flies in Nizamabad Corporation, Armoor, and Kamareddy. Senior leaders such as Endela Lakshminarayana are closely monitoring the district, highlighting the party’s strategic focus on the area.

BRS has maintained its hold in the district for over a decade, with MLAs Prashanth Reddy and Pocharam Srinivas Reddy winning in Balkonda and Banswada. Political shifts have seen Pocharam align more closely with Congress in recent times, but the party remains confident in its district-wide presence. The departure of Kalvakuntla Kavitha raises questions about the cadre’s strength, yet leaders like Bajireddy Govardhan and Gampa Govardhan are working to maintain influence over the Nizamabad Corporation and other municipalities. Party workers remain optimistic about replicating past voter support, particularly in Banswada, where BRS had previously secured strong backing.

Congress, the ruling party, enjoys confidence following its previous assembly victories with four MLAs: Madan Mohan Rao (Ellareddy), Thota Laxmikanta Rao (Jukkal), Bhupathi Reddy (Nizamabad Rural), and Sudarshan Reddy (Bodhan). Even in Banswada, BRS-aligned Pocharam Srinivas Reddy shows partial alignment with Congress, boosting its local prospects. Congress aims to win Nizamabad Corporation and seven other municipalities, leveraging large Muslim vote banks and strategic support from MIM. The party sees its remaining three-year tenure as an opportunity to consolidate influence, secure development work, and maintain close ties with the state government.

The fight for majority is unpredictable in Nizamabad Corporation and the seven municipalities. Every candidate is campaigning aggressively, while parties field stronger or weaker contenders strategically in different areas. Analysts suggest that if no party secures a clear majority, elected candidates may seek Congress support, and the ruling party is prepared for such scenarios. The intense competition has all parties focused on ensuring their flags fly across the district, with political moves closely watched by observers.

Key leaders are at the forefront across all municipalities and the corporation. BJP leaders, including MP Aravind and MLAs Suryanarayana, Rakesh Reddy, and Venkataramanareddy, aim to retain urban strongholds. Congress leaders such as PCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud and senior leader Shabbir Ali are working to secure victories in Nizamabad Corporation, Banswada, Kamareddy, Ellareddy, Bodhan, and Bichkunda.