Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin recently delivered a direct ultimatum to the party's Telangana unit in Hyderabad, warning that the central leadership would no longer tolerate internal divisions. At his inaugural meeting with the state leadership since assuming the national presidency, Nabin underscored that public feuds were damaging the party's image, confusing its cadre, and undermining its electoral potential in the state.
Nabin reportedly informed leaders that the central unit had exhausted efforts to strengthen the state organization, leaving no justification for further complaints or the public airing of grievances. He stressed a clear choice: either collaborate or step aside for others. The crucial meeting saw the attendance of Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao, Union Coal Minister G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar, along with various MPs, MLAs, and other senior figures. Abhay Patil, the party's Telangana affairs in-charge, facilitated the discussions and hosted a lunch for the attendees.
Party sources indicate Nabin emphasized that the Telangana unit could not afford disunity, especially as the BJP aims to expand its presence across the state. He reportedly asserted that factional rivalries conveyed negative signals to workers and weakened public trust. Outlining the strategic path forward, Nabin instructed the state leadership to aggressively challenge both the ruling Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), treating them as equally significant rivals.
Setting clear electoral objectives, the national president urged a concentrated effort on securing victories in the upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, other municipal polls, and the two pending MLC contests. Nabin expressed confidence in the BJP's organizational strength to form the next government in Telangana, drawing parallels to the party's rise in states like Tripura and Odisha. He also cited Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's swift return to power, suggesting the BJP could achieve similar success if leaders united and expanded the party's base.
Following the meeting, Telangana BJP chief N Ramchander Rao confirmed that the party would contest the GHMC elections independently, ruling out any alliances. Speaking to reporters, Rao clarified that while Jana Sena remains an NDA constituent nationally, any decision on electoral coordination in Telangana rests with the BJP's central leadership. He affirmed the party's commitment to intensify its campaign against the Congress government, highlighting alleged failures to deliver on its six guarantees and other public issues. Rao also stated there would be no distinction between long-standing members and new entrants, claiming several leaders from other parties were keen to join the BJP.
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