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List of political parties contesting in Telangana assembly elections

Kanika Sharma
Geopolitical Analyst & Editor
Published: Updated: 1 min read
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TRS Dominance: TRS (now BRS) founded in 2001, ruling party in Telangana since its formation (2014). Focus on statehood, development, and cultural identity. Landslide wins in 2018 and 2014.

Congress Influence: Congress, a distant second, won 19 seats in 2018. Broad-based support among farmers, workers, and marginalized communities. Led by A Revanth Reddy.

Emerging BJP: BJP growing in Telangana, won one seat in 2018. Actively expanding presence, contested 118 constituencies. 2019 Lok Sabha elections saw four victories. Future depends on addressing people’s concerns.

TDP Challenges: TDP’s influence waning in Telangana. Struggled post-bifurcation, won only 2 seats in 2018. Faces the challenge of revitalizing and regaining voter trust.

AIMIM Presence: AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, strong in Telangana, especially in Hyderabad. Represents Muslim community interests, won 7 out of 8 contested seats in 2018. Expanding to other states but Telangana remains its stronghold.

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Kanika Sharma
Geopolitical Analyst & Editor

Kanika Sharma

Kanika Sharma is a Geopolitical Analyst and Editor at BigBreakingWire. She holds a Master's degree in History from the Central University of Punjab, with an academic background in qualitative research, text analysis, and historical frameworks. At BigBreakingWire, she analyzes global trade shifts, international policies, geopolitical developments, semiconductor supply chains, manufacturing policies, and sovereign industrial initiatives. Her work combines historical context with contemporary policy and macroeconomic analysis to explain complex global developments clearly and accurately.

Last reviewed by Kanika Sharma on February 7, 2026

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