KCR dubs Congress ‘main rival’

Hyderabad: While the BRS is happy over the defeat of BJP in Karnataka Assembly polls, it is disappointed over the poor performance of the Janata Dal(S) led by HD Kumaraswamy. The JD(S) had lost 18 seats compared to last elections.

Reviewing the Karnataka poll scenario with some available senior leaders, KCR made it clear the in Telangana Congress continues to be their main rival and cautioned them to be vigilant about their moves. Their exuberance following the victory in Karnataka may make them to go aggressive in the State. The BRS needs to effectively counter their campaign, he told the party leaders.

He said the Karnataka results have given a clear indication that there is anti BJP wave and party workers should utilise it to their best advantage. At the same time, they should put check to any possible surge by Congress in Telangana.

Sources said that KCR had expected that his political ally JD(S) would emerge as a king maker and play a key role in the formation of the new government in Karnataka.

KCR told the party leaders that there was every possibility of increase in the number of political tourismby Congress leaders from Delhi including Priyanka Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

The party should be poll ready from now onwards and thwart all the attempts of Congress to gain any advantage from its victory in the neighbouring state.

Party sources said that KCR would hold a meeting with JD(S) leaders soon and discuss the possibility ofBRS to contest in the Lok Sabha elections scheduled to be held in May 2024 with the support of Janata Dal party.