New BJP national president Nitin Nabin received a rousing welcome in Hyderabad and launched an aggressive municipal poll campaign, targeting the Congress and rallying booth-level workers.

Hyderabad: Newly appointed Nitin Nabin made a high-profile entry into Telangana on Wednesday, drawing a large reception from party leaders and cadres as the Bharatiya Janata Party intensified its push for the upcoming municipal elections.

After landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, where he was welcomed by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and senior state leaders, Nabin proceeded to Mahabubnagar to address booth-level workers. Party officials described the visit as part of a strategy to energise the cadre and sharpen the BJP’s challenge to the ruling Indian National Congress in urban Telangana.

Addressing party workers, Nabin launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of continuing policies of the previous administration and failing to honour election promises. He alleged that assurances made to farmers, women and marginalised communities, including welfare schemes, had not been implemented. The BJP president also criticised what he described as curbs on Hindu festivals and attacks on temples, asserting that the party would stand firm in defending Sanatan traditions.

Referring to the BJP’s 35 per cent vote share in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Nabin urged booth in-charges to work towards raising the party’s support to 50 per cent at every polling station in the February 11 municipal polls, which will cover nearly 3,000 wards. He cited recent electoral successes in several states as evidence of public confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

Nabin also spoke about expanding leadership opportunities within the party, recalling Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s call for the BJP to grow “from panchayat to Parliament.” He asked party workers to treat the civic polls as a stepping stone towards winning the 2028 Assembly elections in Telangana.

Analysis:The BJP appears to be betting on organisational strength and cultural messaging to gain traction in Telangana’s urban centres. While municipal elections often hinge on local issues, Nabin’s visit suggests the party is framing the contest as part of a longer political battle for the state. This assessment reflects analytical opinion; all factual details above are drawn from the original content.