Karimnagar, one of the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana, boasts a rich political history dating back to its establishment in 1952. Initially a Congress stronghold, the constituency has witnessed a diverse political landscape, with victories claimed by various parties including the Telangana Praja Samithi, Bharatiya Janata Party, and Telugu Desam Party during different electoral periods. However, the emergence of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) marked a significant shift in Karimnagar's political dynamics, especially with the election of TRS founder Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, who secured the seat three times during the Telangana movement.
Comprising seven Legislative Assembly constituencies, Karimnagar's political scene has undergone substantial changes over the years, reflecting the evolving preferences of its electorate.
In 2024, Karimnagar goes to the polls during Phase IV of the General Elections on May 13.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, representing the BJP, currently serves as the Member of Parliament for the Karimnagar constituency. He secured victory in the Lok Sabha elections of 2019 by obtaining 498,276 votes, while Boianapalli Vinod Kumar of the TRS received 408,768 votes. Bandi Sanjay Kumar achieved a landslide victory with a significant margin of 89,508 votes.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated Bandi Sanjay Kumar as its candidate from the Karimnagar Lok Sabha seat in 2024. Bandi Sanjay Kumar currently holds the position of National General Secretary within the party and has previously served as the state president of the BJP in Telangana.
B. Vinod Kumar has been chosen as the candidate of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party. He previously represented the Karimnagar constituency of Telangana State in the 16th Lok Sabha (2014-2019) and the Hanamkonda constituency in the 14th Lok Sabha (2004-2009). He holds a Bachelor's degree in Science from Government Kakatiya Degree College and an LL.B. from the University College of Law, Kakatiya University.
BRS or BJP? We will know on June 4.
| Candidate | Party |
| Bandi Sanjay Kumar | BJP |
| B. Vinod Kumar | BRS |
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