Amidst this, the party rank and file exhibit a palpable disinterest in attending campaign meetings, attributing their absence to the relentless summer heat. Marepally Sudheer Kumar, the BRS candidate, is reportedly not active due to different reasons, further dimming the vibrancy of the campaign. The public, it seems, has already made up its mind, rendering the traditional campaign rallies seemingly redundant. The aftermath of the Assembly elections held in November last year continues to linger, with a notable decline in public engagement observed in the current campaign cycle. In a peculiar turn of events, it appears that only the ‘paid workers’ are present at campaign meetings, raising questions about the authenticity of the engagement witnessed.

Source: The Hindu May 06, 2024 02:17 UTC