The Bharatiya Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), has encountered significant challenges following its rebranding. After suffering defeats in general elections and losing power, the party faced a surprising setback in the parliamentary elections, failing to secure its deposits in many constituencies where it once held influence.
Apart from Mahabubnagar and Khammam, BRS failed to retain deposits in all other parliamentary constituencies in Telangana. Even in Medak, where KCR had previously contested successfully for parliament, the party experienced defeat, finishing in third place.
The recent past has been marked by setbacks for the BRS. After losing in the Assembly elections, the party aimed to regain public trust in the parliamentary polls but failed to secure any seats.
In contrast, the Janasena party in Andhra Pradesh managed to secure parliamentary seats, highlighting a contrasting outcome. This election marks the first time that BRS will not have representation in parliament, prompting a need for KCR to devise new strategies to rejuvenate the party’s standing.
While KCR is credited with leading Telangana’s formation, allegations of corruption among several party leaders and taking voters for granted have been cited as contributing factors to the party’s humiliating defeat.
