As vote counting begins in Telangana, All India Congress Observer Manikrao Thackeray expresses confidence that the Congress will secure over 70 seats, a sentiment supported by exit polls. Thackeray credits Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra for the party's favorable swing, emphasizing the role of Priyanka Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in conveying party policies. He criticizes Chief Minister KCR for his authoritative governance and lack of state development