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BJP surges in Telangana as guarantees shift loyalties and BRS reels after Kavitha arrest
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
K Kavitha arrest lands days before voters decide Lok Sabha
With Telangana’s political mood shifting, BJP is targeting 12 of 17 Lok Sabha seats and a 35% vote share after nearly doubling its support in the state. Assembly results last year delivered BJP eight seats and close to 14% votes. Meanwhile, BRS—fresh from losing power after a decade—faces low morale following the arrest of K Kavitha ahead of poll dates.
- BJP eyes 12 of 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana
- Party vote share nearly doubled to around 14% in assembly polls
- BRS morale dips after defeat and Kavitha arrest ahead of polls
- BJP builds momentum on growing voter base and “guarantees” debate
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