Assembly elections likely in mid-2029 after delimitation, Congress to retain power: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy predicts that the Congress party will retain power in the 2029 Assembly elections, which are expected to be delayed due to a national delimitation exercise. He also criticized the BJP for its handling of the Delimitation Bill and accused the BRS of internal instability.
Why it matters
The Chief Minister's comments provide insight into the political strategy and future electoral expectations in Telangana following the state's recent political shifts.
Exuding confidence that the Congress party would secure a second consecutive term in Telangana, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said the next Assembly elections were likely to be held in May or June, 2029, instead of December 2028, due to the proposed delimitation exercise.
Addressing a massive meeting titled ‘Rythu Ashirvada Sabha’ at Jagannadhapuram in Khammam district on Friday (July 10), Mr. Reddy said Telangana’s Assembly constituencies were likely to increase from 119 to 182 and Lok Sabha seats in the State from 17 to 26 after delimitation.
He forecast that the Congress would win 117 Assembly seats in the next elections and form the government for a second successive term. Further, the party would also win 20 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats, expected after delimitation, and expressed confidence that Rahul Gandhi would become the next Prime Minister.
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