Hyderabad: Hectic political activity is being witnessed in the Old City with the parties are getting ready for elections that could be held next year against their scheduled date of March-April 2019.
Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) cadres are excited with party chief Asaduddin Owaisi visiting colonies and neighbourhoods in municipal divisions along with local legislators, corporators and officials of government departments.
“On-the-spot decisions are being taken by Mr Owaisi when it comes to improving civic amenities like drinking water lines, roads and drainage lines,” said an MIM legislator.
“The next day, the representation is being sent to the official concerned with a recommendation to use MPLAD funds or the MP’s budget,” said a party source.
Mr Owaisi, who is always on the move across the country, is now moving around the localities to get an insight into developmental other public issues.
MIM floor leader and legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi went around his Chandranyangutta constituency last month and opened a party office at Bandlaguda.
The TRS are also trying to show its presence in the Old City and its extension areas. Deputy Chief Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali recently attended a programme at Shaheennagar where several youngsters joined the TRS. The party leaders, according to sources, are planning more such programmes in the Old City.
