“Political strategist Prashant Kishor predicts a close contest between BJP and Congress in Telangana for Lok Sabha Elections 2024, with 6-9 seats likely for BJP. Read more about Kishor’s insights and his forecast for Narendra Modi’s third term.”
Prashant Kishor, the renowned political strategist, anticipates a tight battle between the BJP and Congress in Telangana during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. In an interview with Telangana-based RTV, Kishor suggests that both parties could secure approximately half of the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state. He predicts a range of 6-9 seats for both BJP and Congress, indicating a potential shift in political dynamics.
Telangana, a state with 17 Lok Sabha seats, witnessed a surprising outcome in the 2019 elections when the BJP secured 4 seats with nearly 20% of the vote share. Despite being a stronghold of the BRS led by K Chandrashekhar Rao, recent setbacks in assembly elections have weakened the BRS, creating an opening for BJP and Congress to compete for dominance.
Kishor refrains from providing specific seat numbers but suggests that BJP and Congress will likely fall within the 6-9 seat range in Telangana. He emphasizes that the BRS is not a significant contender in the Lok Sabha elections, shifting the focus of the electoral battle to BJP and Congres
Regarding the national picture, Kishor predicts a third consecutive term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He anticipates that BJP will maintain its current strength of around 300 seats in the Lok Sabha, with minimal fluctuations in the North and West regions. Kishor challenges skeptics who suggest a decline in BJP’s seat count, asserting that there is no substantial evidence to support such claims.
In terms of voter turnout, Telangana recorded a 64.93% participation rate in the recent parliamentary elections. Notably, Bhongir witnessed the highest turnout at 76.47%, while Hyderabad, featuring a high-profile contest between BJP’s Madhavi Latha and Asaduddin Owaisi, logged a turnout of 46.08%.
This article provides insights into Prashant Kishor’s electoral predictions for Telangana and the broader national landscape, highlighting the evolving dynamics of Indian politics in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
