Pramesh S Jain
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amya,better known as Divya Spandana,has earned her reputation as a former Member of Parliament and Congress’s social media incharge.
Her remarkable tenure in Mandya,where she tirelessly worked for the betterment of her constituency, has not gone unnoticed.
The people of Mandya can proudly say that they had an MP who truly represented their interests.
As we turn our attention towards the Bangalore Central Parliament Constituency,it becomes evident that Ramya is the perfect candidate for the Congress party.
For years,this constituency has been a distant dream for the Congress,with multiple unsuccessful attempts to secure the seat.Prominent figures like Sangliana and Rizwan Arshad have tried their luck,but success has eluded them.
The repeated failures in this constituency can be attributed to a lack of understanding of its unique dynamics.
With five assembly constituencies under the control of Congress MLAs,the odds should favor the party.
Additionally,approximately 2 lakh Christian voters in the area have historically shown strong support for the Congress,especially when non-Muslim candidates contest.
This trend,we learned from a recent general survey, is a consequence of the evolving political landscape in India.
The central constituency is also home to a significant number of Christian institutions,further solidifying the Congress’s traditional stronghold.
With nearly 4.5 lakhs of Muslim residents who generally lean towards the Congress, the challenge this time may come from the JD(S) votes,which could have a significant impact on the election outcome.
The largest community in the area is the Tamil population,comprising around 5.5 lakhs of voters.
Ramya’s advantage here is her extensive work in both Tamil and Kannada cinema, making her a familiar face to many.
She has already cleared the crucial first step of campaigning introducing herself to the constituents is not necessary.
The key to victory in the upcoming election lies in the wisdom of the Congress leaders when selecting their candidate.
Ramya stands out as the candidate who can easily connect with everyone in the constituency, and if she is chosen, victory seems like a sure shot.
In a constituency with such diverse demographics, her wide-ranging appeal could be the key to breaking the Congress’s losing streak and securing this crucial seat.
If the candidate from the majority community is chosen, it will divide the current equation of voting, which could ultimately help the Congress.
According to predictions,if Ramya contests,she will win with an average of 130,000 votes.As the election season unfolds,all eyes will be on Ramya,a strong contender who brings experience,recognition,and the potential for transformative change to Bangalore Central Parliament Constituency.
