
Wed Feb 04 07:46:10 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Pawan Kalyan to Campaign for JSP-BJP Alliance in Telangana Municipal Polls
The Story:
Jana Sena Party (JSP) President and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, K. Pawan Kalyan, will campaign for JSP-BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) candidates in the upcoming Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 on February 7 and 8. Despite contesting separately, the parties aim to strengthen their grassroots presence through a friendly competition. Kalyan will participate in the campaigning on behalf of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The Telangana Municipal Polls, covering 116 Municipalities and seven Municipal Corporations, are scheduled for February 11, with vote counting on February 13.
Key Points:
- K. Pawan Kalyan, JSP President and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, to campaign for JSP-BJP candidates.
- Campaigning scheduled for February 7 and 8, 2026.
- JSP and BJP are contesting the Telangana Municipal Polls in a friendly environment.
- The polls will be held on February 11, with vote counting on February 13.
- The election encompasses 116 Municipalities and seven Municipal Corporations.
Key Takeaways:
- The JSP-BJP alliance continues in Telangana, even though they are contesting independently in the municipal polls. This suggests a strategic approach to broaden their reach at the local level.
- K. Pawan Kalyan’s involvement as a campaigner highlights the importance of the Telangana Municipal Polls for the NDA.
- The “friendly competition” narrative suggests an attempt to manage potential conflicts arising from contesting against each other while maintaining the broader alliance.