Hyderabad, Feb. 11 -- Telangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Wednesday expressed confidence that the party will win a significant number of seats in the ongoing municipal elections in the state, saying the people of Telangana are likely to give a "big mandate" to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Speaking to ANI, Rao said, "Last time we had around 330 municipal councillors and corporators and three chairmen. But this time, I am sure the people of Telangana will give a big mandate to the Bharatiya Janata Party. We are hopeful that we will fare better and we will be the alternative to the Congress party."

Rao alleged that the Congress party misused official machinery during the polls.

"They have used the police force against the Bharatiy...