With the upcoming elections in Telangana, the Congress party, Communist Party of India (CPI), and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM) are still in negotiations over seat-sharing arrangements. The delay in reaching an agreement on the allocation of seats underscores the complexities of coalition politics in the state. These left and center-left parties are trying to form a united front to challenge the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and other political competitors. The outcome of these discussions will have a substantial impact on the state’s political landscape.