Kamareddy: BJP bouncer knocks out KCR and Revanth Reddy on home turf

In a surprise win, BJP candidate Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy defeated outgoing Chief Minister KCR and Telangana Congress President Revanth Reddy from Kamareddy. According to Election Commission of India (ECI) results, KVR defeated KCR by 6,741 votes and Revanth Reddy by 11,736 votes. After his party was wiped out by Congress, KCR was dealt with anor heavy blow as he lost from his 'janma bhumi.' Thus, his dream of returning to power for third consecutive time came to an end. 

Earlier, KVR Reddy h said that PM Modi's rally across Kamareddy would strike a special chord with people in North Telangana constituency. During campaigning, KVR fought on grounds of corruption in district, promising to provide free education and medical facilities.

From one seat in 2019 to leing in nine seats, BJP has come a long way and would look to carry this momentum in 2024 Lok Sabha elections in a state and region, which saffron party h eyed for a long time.