CM Revanth Reddy to Lead Congress Campaign in Hyderabad Ahead of GHMC Polls
With the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections approaching, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is poised to spearhead the Congress campaign in Hyderabad's core urban belt. The party's electoral strategy centers on governance and infrastructure delivery, aiming to showcase tangible development before the polls are officially notified.
Focus on Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) Area
The campaign will concentrate on the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area, where the chief minister is set to roll out a series of development initiatives. He will inaugurate completed projects, lay foundation stones for upcoming infrastructure and civic works, and address public gatherings across key urban pockets. Officials have been directed to prepare a detailed inventory of works ready for inauguration, those nearing completion in the next two to three months, and new projects that can be initiated before the elections.
This move follows the expiration of the elected body's term in the GHMC in the second week of February. Subsequently, the state government has established three municipal corporations in the CURE zone: GHMC, Cyberabad, and Malkajgiri. Elections are anticipated once staffing and administrative arrangements are finalized.
Calculated Strategy for Grassroots Mobilization
The Congress leadership is working to ensure that the chief minister's visits to various wards translate into effective grassroots mobilization. The strategy is to highlight visible development on the ground before the election notification is issued, according to sources. Beyond Hyderabad, the chief minister is also expected to focus on Khammam and Greater Warangal municipal corporations, where elections were not held during the recent polls to 123 urban local bodies as their terms had not expired.
State Election Commission's Role
The State Election Commission has yet to decide whether elections to GHMC, Malkajgiri, and Cyberabad will be held together or separately, and whether they will coincide with those for Khammam and Greater Warangal. This decision will significantly impact the timing and scope of the campaign efforts.
Development Works and Welfare Schemes
Recently, Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao reviewed preparations and indicated that the chief minister and ministers would launch multiple development works and welfare schemes under a 99-day action plan currently being finalized. A senior Congress leader noted that the campaign push is expected to extend beyond this 99-day program as the government builds momentum leading up to Telangana State Formation Day and the high-stakes urban polls.
The Congress aims to leverage these initiatives to strengthen its position in the upcoming elections, emphasizing infrastructure and governance as key pillars of its electoral pitch.
