From Election Surveys to the Political Arena: KK’s New Political Experiment with ‘EKAM’

Hyderabad: KK, who has carved a distinct identity in the political landscape of the Telugu states through his election surveys, has now embarked on a new political initiative by launching a platform named ‘EKAM’. As part of this initiative, KK organised a press conference on Thursday at his office in Kondapur, Hyderabad.

Having previously conducted surveys to assess the strengths and weaknesses of political parties, public opinion, and election predictions, he has now shifted his focus towards public issues, opening a new debate on the need for change in political priorities. KK believes that political parties should move beyond election surveys and predictions of electoral victories and defeats. Instead, there should be a fundamental change in their political agendas and the promises they make to the people.

He emphasised that the primary objective should be to ensure access to quality free education and free healthcare for everyone, rather than limiting political commitments to election manifestos and promises of welfare schemes.

Every underprivileged family should have access to quality education, and no individual should be deprived of medical treatment due to financial constraints. He further stated that if an independent candidate contesting for the position of Sarpanch under the EKAM platform secures more than 35 per cent of the votes, it would send a clear message that people consider education and healthcare more important than schemes such as Super Six and Navaratnalu.

In today's electoral politics, welfare schemes, direct cash transfers, and promises of freebies have become significant election strategies. However, the EKAM platform aims to highlight the importance of giving greater priority to education and healthcare, which provide long-term benefits to society. The platform advocates that providing quality education in government schools and ensuring better medical facilities in government hospitals should be among the fundamental responsibilities of governments.

EKAM intends to move forward with a focus on resolving public issues, promoting local development, and encouraging people's participation in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Its primary objective is to build an alternative political platform that moves beyond conventional political practices and represents the actual thoughts, aspirations, and needs of the people.