Pressure on TDP and Congress not to contest by-polls

Talking to the media TRS chief, KCR told reporters that JAC was working to protect the self-respect of Telangana people and hence all the political parties should abide by its decision. JAC convenor Prof. Kodandaram said that the TJAC was not afraid of a contest if Congress and TDP decided to contest.

A day after appealing to both Congress and TDP not to contest the by-polls, he said TJAC was ready for a contest if it becomes inevitable. He, however, said if Congress and TDP field their candidates, it would amount to a betrayal of the Telangana cause.

The TRS is the main constituent of JAC while Telangana leaders of both Congress party and TDP quit the TJAC following differences with Prof. Kodandaram.

The by-polls are seen as a major test for both the Telangana slogan and the popularity of TRS. The sub-regional party has already declared that those contesting against its candidates in 10 constituencies would be traitors to Telangana.

Meanwhile, serious differences have cropped up both in the Congress party and the TDP over contesting the by-polls with their leaders from Telangana strongly opposing the move.

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