Zaheerabad, a significant parliamentary constituency housing over 25 lakh people, shows signs of hosting a heated political contest in the lead-up to the upcoming elections. This explainer takes a close look at its political landscape, alongside key areas of development that are drawing attention. Zahirabad, which comprises seven assembly segments, has shown marked political tendencies during previous assembly elections. Currently represented by B.B. Patil of the Bharat Rashtra Samiti, the constituency had formerly shown a strong preference towards the Indian National Congress.