PNS|Hyderabad
A recent political survey conducted by the SAS Group (Sri Atmasakshi Group) and IPSS Team, Hyderabad, has revealed that the political landscape in Telangana is changing as of April 2025.
According to its findings based on a sample of 32,500 respondents across 113 Assembly constituencies, the BRS currently leads the mood of the electorate with an estimated 39% vote share, followed by the Congress at 34.25% and the BJP at 18%.
The survey projects that the BRS will win 58 to 60 Assembly constituencies if elections are held today — a gain over its 2023 performance. The Congress is expected to secure 37 to 39 seats, while the BJP may bag 18 to 19 seats, with the AIMIM likely to retain its 6 to 7 seats.
The survey stresses rising public dissatisfaction with the Congress Government led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. A significant 47% of respondents rated the government’s performance as “bad,” and 44% stated that key promises like Mahalaxmi, Rythu Bharosa, Indiramma housing and Cheyutha remain unfulfilled.
Voters also expressed frustration over the administration’s repeated attacks on the KCR regime, which they say is seen as a diversionary tactic rather than governance. Group politics within the Congress and poor coordination with the party’s old activists are eroding the party’s internal strength.
The BRS has reportedly gained voter confidence among several sections, particularly in rural areas and among middle-income groups, women and SC/ST communities. The party leads in preference for the development of infrastructure, industrial growth, and software development. Notably, 43% of people chose KCR as their preferred Chief Minister candidate.
The Congress Government is under public scrutiny for its handling of controversial land acquisition projects in Lagadacharla and Hyderabad Central University. A majority (45% and 47%, respectively) disapproved of the moves. Similarly, the HYDRA initiative received poor marks, with 44% saying they were dissatisfied.
Only 3% of respondents gave the Congress Government a score above 60 out of 100. On issues like unemployment, corruption, and law and order, 42% to 47% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction.
While the BJP has improved marginally from its 2023 vote share, reaching 18%, its growth appears scattered and confined to North Telangana and pockets in Hyderabad. Sanjay trails KCR and Revanth Reddy in CM preference.
The survey identified 18 constituencies witnessing triangular or close contests like Sangareddy, Huzurabad, Mahbubnagar, Alampur and LB Nagar. In most of these seats, the BRS and the INC are locked in close battles, with the BJP posing a challenge in some.
The top factors influencing voting decisions are unemployment, unfulfilled social welfare promises, inflation, basic infrastructure gaps, and a decline in governance quality. The BRS leads as the party best positioned to address these concerns.
