"Basically, our work is reaching the people...", TRS leader and KCR's daughter, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, who is also Lok Sabha member from Nizamabad, told PTI.
The ruling TRS pulled off a spectacular victory and coasted to majority in the prestigious Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections decimating the TDP-BJP alliance and the Congress.
"I would say it's only our Chief Minister's vision and his dedication to make sure whatever his policies are...They reach the people. Making a policy is easy; implementation is difficult", she said.
On TRS not contesting the previous GHMC polls in 2009, Kavitha said it was strategic decision of Rao.
"People had many apprehensions (then)...What will happen if Telangana comes (becomes a reality)...What will be security situation...What would be the real estate situation in Hyderabad and what kind of person KCR would be", she said.
Kavitha further said people had then seen KCR as leader of agitation spearheading demand for statehood for Telangana and they were not sure about him as an administrator.
"Our plank is separate state (then). Contesting alone in Hyderabad does not matter (thinking then)", she said.
"People in Hyderabad (after KCR came to power) have enjoyed the policies or whatever KCR has done as an administrator", she said, adding, people have seen work of the state government.
TRS activists said victory in GHMC polls is sweet and special as the party had won only three of 24 Assembly seats that come under GHMC limits in the Assembly elections in 2014 and was not seen a major political force in the city.
TRS won 96 seats and was leading in four divisions tonight.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
