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A confluence of influential voices: India Today Telangana Roundtable 2023
Mumbai: The India Today Telangana Roundtable 2023 scheduled for 8 November, will host a distinguished array of luminaries drawn from the political landscape as notable voices from across parties join comprehensive discussions on various subjects of national and regional significance.
Organised by the India Today Group, a media conglomerate renowned for its trustworthiness, credibility, and excellence in journalism, this prestigious event promises to serve as a platform for an in-depth examination of the current political scenario in Telangana and the critical issues facing the state in the lead-up to the upcoming elections.
The event is expected to bring together notable figures from the political landscape, including Indian National Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Bharat Rashtra Samithi working president and minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industry & Commerce, ITE&C in the Telangana Government – K.T. Rama Rao, Telangana Congress – campaign committee chairman – Madhu Goud Yaskhi, BJP Telangana MLA and chairman of the Election Management Committee Etela Rajender, BRS MLA Guvvala Balaraju.
Other distinguished guests scheduled to be in attendance include AICC in charge for Telangana – Manikrao Thakare, Telangana BJP – Election in-charge and MP and former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar, BRS Member of the Legislative Council – K. Kavitha, Congress – MP in the Rajya Sabha – Syed Naseer Hussain, Telangana BJP – state president and Union Minister for Culture, Tourism & Development of Northeastern Region in the Government of India – G Kishan Reddy.
The lineup further includes Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen and MP; K. R. Suresh Reddy, a MP in the Rajya Sabha representing BRS; Revanth Reddy, a MP and the State president of Telangana Congress; Mohammad Azharuddin, working president of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee; Y. S. Sharmila, founder and president of YSR Telangana Party; Dasoju Sravan, War Room In-charge, BRS; Rohan Gupta, War Room In-charge, Congress; Zafar Islam, War Room In-Charge, BJP and G Naveen Babu (Nani), a well-known actor, among other notable figures.
The India Today Group, with its extensive reach of over 500 million viewers, readers, listeners, and subscribers, is at the forefront of responsible and impactful journalism, and this event is expected to contribute significantly to the discussions surrounding the state’s political future and critical issues that will decide the election outcome.
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
