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The impending Telangana MLC elections are set to shed light on the MIM’s stance, causing a dilemma for BRS leader K. Chandrasekhar Rao. With two MLC seats under the MLA quota, the Congress, with 64 MLAs, struggles to secure both seats. Meanwhile, the BRS, with only 39 MLAs, needs external support to win at least one MLC seat.
Historically, the MIM supported the BRS, but with recent changes, it’s uncertain if the MIM will continue this alliance. The power shift to Congress has altered the MIM’s stance, complicating matters for the BRS.
The BRS fears losing MIM’s support, as aligning with the BRS could strain MIM’s relationship with the ruling Congress. This leaves the BRS chief anxious about his party’s fate if the Congress aims to secure both MLC seats.
To secure the second MLC seat, the Congress requires votes from 16 MLAs, likely drawn from the BRS. This prospect rattles the BRS leadership, contemplating potential defections and cross-voting.
KCR, known for encouraging cross-voting and political shifts in the past, now faces the same tactics employed against his party. The fate of the BRS hangs in the balance as the Congress considers strategies to secure the needed votes.
If 16 MLAs defect to the Congress, the BRS will be left with only 23 MLAs, creating uncertainty over their loyalty to the party. The upcoming Telangana MLC elections stand as a pivotal moment, determining the political dynamics and alliances in the state.
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