The BJP continues its winning streak across India, but Telangana remains an unexpected weak spot. While the party expands its footprint in state after state, turning most of the Indian political map saffron, it still struggles to gain solid ground in Telangana—despite a strong presence and resources.
The big question now is: Why is the BJP failing to take off in Telangana even with Amit Shah’s strategy and Modi’s push?
Modi Pulls Up Telangana BJP MPs
Internal developments suggest that the BJP high command is unhappy with the performance of the Telangana unit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly questioned the MPs directly, asking why the party is underperforming despite having:
- 8 MLAs
- 8 MPs
- 2 Union Ministers
- A Rajya Sabha presence
Even with this strength, the party’s electoral results have fallen below expectations, creating serious concerns within the top brass.
Owaisi’s Performance Outshines BJP MPs
Sources say the Delhi leadership bluntly told Telangana BJP leaders that even AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi—who has just one MP—has shown stronger visibility and performance. This comparison has triggered shockwaves within the state unit.
Reports from the BJP’s internal intelligence network also revealed a lack of coordination, poor communication, and growing factionalism within the Telangana unit.
Jubilee Hills By-Election: A Wake-Up Call
The Jubilee Hills by-poll debacle intensified the crisis.
- In 2023, the BJP secured nearly 25,000 votes in the area.
- In the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party even topped the region.
- But in the latest by-election, the BJP fell far behind, leaving the central leadership stunned.
The high command believes this failure is the product of internal divisions and the absence of unified leadership.
Internal Wars and Lack of Coordination
Key issues highlighted in Delhi meetings include:
- rifts between senior and new leaders
- poor support for state BJP chief G. Kishan Reddy
- leaders working in different directions
- no coordinated election strategy
Because of this, the BJP’s Telangana unit has failed to convert momentum into votes, despite the national wave favoring the party.
Major Reshuffle on the Cards
According to top sources, the BJP high command is preparing for a major organisational overhaul in Telangana. Some leaders may be summoned to Delhi soon. Drastic changes—even unexpected ones—are reportedly being considered to revive the party’s prospects ahead of upcoming elections.
BJP Eyes a Strong Comeback in Telangana
The central leadership is determined to ensure that the party performs in Telangana the same way it does across the country. For this, internal restructuring has become the priority.
All eyes are now on the BJP high command:
- Will they replace key leaders?
- Will there be a complete reshuffle of the state unit?
- Can the party regain momentum before 2026?
The answers will shape the future of Telangana politics in the coming months.
