The upcoming elections are causing political leaders to come up with new ways to attract voters. The BRS, Congress, and BJP parties are planning to throw extravagant Dasara and Diwali parties for potential voters, serving expensive alcohol and non-vegetarian dishes. They are targeting employees’ unions, youth associations, and women groups. The contestants have started holding meetings in villages to gather information and organize the festivals on a large scale.
In addition to parties, community-based packages are also being prepared for voters. Government employees, particularly teachers, are demanding expensive alcohol in rural areas. The parties plan to hold these events in farmhouses or function halls. They have directly approached teachers and invited them to the festival celebrations.
Youth organizations and women groups, including Self-Help Groups, are another target for the parties. The BRS and Congress leaders are competing to win over these groups. Some groups are asking for money to celebrate the festival, while others are requesting non-vegetarian food.
However, candidates are concerned about the increased expenses this practice will bring. It is estimated that organizing these parties will cost around Rs 20 lakh.
