Has Congress Secured 60 Municipalities and Three Corporations in Telangana?
Synopsis
In a significant political shift in Telangana, the ruling Congress party has claimed victory in 62 municipalities and three corporations, while opposition parties have also made gains. With a remarkable voter turnout, the upcoming elections for municipal leadership positions promise to reshape local governance. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving political landscape!
Key Takeaways
Congress dominates municipal elections with 62 wins.
BRS and BJP also make significant gains.
Voter turnout exceeds 73% in the elections.
Political maneuvering is expected in municipalities with no clear winners.
Upcoming elections for municipal leadership positions.
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (NationPress) The ruling Congress party in Telangana has successfully claimed a total of 62 out of 116 municipalities and three out of seven corporations, as the vote counting unfolded on Friday.
The main opposition, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), managed to gain control of 12 municipalities, while the Forward Block secured one urban local body.
In 37 municipalities, there were no definitive winners, leading to intense maneuvering by both Congress and BRS to attract independent candidates and other parties to secure the chairperson and vice-chairperson posts.
Results from four municipalities remain pending.
Additionally, the Congress party achieved a majority in the Mancherial, Ramagundam, and Nalgonda corporations and is currently leading in Mahabubnagar.
In the Kothagudem corporation, both Congress and the Communist Party of India (CPI) won 22 seats each.
On the other hand, the BJP is leading in the Nizamabad and Karimnagar corporations, which are considered its strongholds. Notably, Nizamabad and Karimnagar are among the eight Lok Sabha seats held by BJP in Telangana.
Out of 2,582 wards in municipalities, results were announced for 2,543 seats by 4:30 p.m.
The Congress party secured 1,325 wards, while BRS obtained 707 wards. The BJP trailed with 260 seats, and other parties, including AIMIM and independents, won 251 seats.
From the total of 414 divisions across seven municipal corporations, results have been declared for 291 divisions. Congress won 154, BRS bagged 49 divisions, BJP got 34, and others secured 54 divisions.
More than 73% of voters participated in the municipal elections across 116 municipalities and seven corporations on Wednesday. The counting of votes commenced at 8 a.m. on Friday under strict security measures.
A total of 52,17,413 voters were registered to cast their votes across 2,981 wards in 123 urban local bodies. According to the State Election Commission (SEC), 38,09,406 voters participated in the elections.
The voter turnout in municipalities was 75.88%, while in municipal corporations, 66.05% of the electorate exercised their right to vote.
Notification for the elections of municipal chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, as well as corporation mayors and deputy mayors, is set to be issued on Saturday.
The newly-elected councillors and corporators will take their oaths on February 16 (Monday), on which day they will also elect municipal chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, along with corporation mayors and deputy mayors.
Point of View
It's evident that the recent municipal elections in Telangana have significant implications for the political landscape. With Congress emerging as a dominant force, the dynamics between opposition parties like BRS and BJP will be crucial to observe moving forward. This election reflects not just local governance but also broader political trends in India.
NationPress
10 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the voter turnout in Telangana's municipal elections?
The voter turnout was over 73%, with 75.88% in municipalities and 66.05% in municipal corporations.
How many municipalities did Congress win?
Congress won 62 out of 116 municipalities.
When will the new councillors take their oath?
The newly-elected councillors will take their oath on February 16.
How did the BJP perform in the elections?
The BJP secured a distant third place with 260 seats across the municipalities.
What is the significance of these elections?
These elections could reshape local governance and influence future political dynamics in Telangana.
