Telangana Municipal Election Results 2026 Highlights: Congress wins 1537 wards, BRS bags 781, BJP at 336

The civic results are strategically significant for upcoming elections. A solid performance in municipalities boosts the ruling party's grassroots support and administrative influence. Urban local bodies are key to executing welfare programs, infrastructure improvements, sanitation efforts, and housing projects—areas that the state government has emphasised in recent months.

In the case of Revanth Reddy, the outcome strengthens his position within the state's political landscape. Although municipal elections are contested locally, their overall impact frequently influences perceptions of leadership at higher levels, ANI reported.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, in a X post, said, “The people of the state have always given top priority to development, welfare, and reliability. The municipal election results have once again affirmed this fact. The people of the state have decisively rejected the false propaganda of opposition leaders through their votes. They have wholeheartedly blessed the people's government, which is governing in accordance with the aspirations and desires of the people. The municipal election results have further increased our responsibilities.”

The voting conducted on Wednesday registered a turnout of 73.01 per cent, according to the state election commission.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, in a X post, said, “The people of the state have always given top priority to development, welfare, and reliability. The municipal election results have once again affirmed this fact. The people of the state have decisively rejected the false propaganda of opposition leaders through their votes. They have wholeheartedly blessed the people's government, which is governing in accordance with the aspirations and desires of the people. The municipal election results have further increased our responsibilities.”

The recent civic polls in Telangana have delivered a significant political message, with the ruling Congress registering a strong performance across several municipalities and municipal corporations, ANI reported.

The results are widely being seen as an endorsement of the governance approach adopted by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, particularly in urban centres.

The elections were conducted across all 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations. These elections will select councillors and corporators. In total, 5.217 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots—2.55 million men and 2.667 million women.

The voting conducted on Wednesday registered a turnout of 73.01 per cent, according to the state election commission.

Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, in a X post, said, “The people of the state have always given top priority to development, welfare, and reliability. The municipal election results have once again affirmed this fact. The people of the state have decisively rejected the false propaganda of opposition leaders through their votes. They have wholeheartedly blessed the people's government, which is governing in accordance with the aspirations and desires of the people. The municipal election results have further increased our responsibilities.”

On Congress' electoral performance, TPCC President Mahesh Kumar Goud said, “The victory achieved by the Congress Party in the municipal elections clearly indicates that the people are satisfied with the public government development and welfare schemes. Heartfelt thanks to the gentlemen voters of Telangana.”

Deputy Chief Minister Shri Bhatti Vikramarka addresses the media at Gandhi Bhavan.

The ruling Congress marked a decisive victory in the Telangana municipal elections, with its candidates winning around 1500 wards by Friday evening. Following them were BRS in more than 700 wards and BJP in over 290 wards as the vote count continued, according to state election commission.

Telangana BJP President Ramchander Rao told ANI, "The BJP thanks the people of Telangana for giving the party its mandate in over 350 divisions, both corporations and municipalities. We are leading in about two corporations here and are likely to win both. We have won about five to six municipalities in Telangana. We thank the people of Telangana..."

The election was held on February 11 for 2,582 wards in 116 municipalities and 414 wards in seven municipal corporations.

Voting was held in elections across all 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations. These elections will select councillors and corporators. In total, 5.217 million voters are eligible to cast their ballots—2.55 million men and 2.667 million women.

The voting conducted on Wednesday registered a turnout of 73.01 per cent, according to the state election commission.

In Kurnool District, the Congress wins 16 of 19 wards in Kollapur municipality, Telangana Congress posted on X.

Minister for Excise, Tourism & Culture Jupally Krishna Rao said, “The people of the state have given a clear verdict in the municipal elections. This victory is an undeniable referendum for the welfare being provided by the people's government and the development being carried out over the past two years.”

The counting of votes at 123 centres across the state started at 8 am today. Postal ballots were counted first.

Out of the total 2,582 wards in 116 municipalities, Congress candidates are expected to win 1,247 wards, PTI reported.

The election was conducted on February 11 for 2,582 wards in 116 municipalities and 414 wards in seven municipal corporations.

The ruling Congress was heading for a decisive victory in the Telangana municipal elections, with its candidates poised to win over 1,200 wards by Friday afternoon. Following them were BRS in more than 600 wards and BJP in over 200 wards as the vote count continued, PTI reported.

Jana Sena candidate Aggu Sagar wins as corporator with a 31-vote majority in the 34th division of Mancherial Municipal Corporation, the party informed on X.

Congress leader Mettu Sai Kumar told ANI, "The people of Telangana have supported the development schemes of CM Revanth Reddy. People of the state have reposed their trust Congress and CM Revanth Reddy, and voted for him...We will never desert the people; they have voted for us...This result is an indication of people's trust on Congress party and Revanth Reddy..."

The party has claimed 'Jana Sena's Sweep' in the elections.

As of now, out of 116 municipalities, Congress won 37, BRS 7. Counting is going on in the remaining civic bodies. Out of seven municipal corporations, Congress has won one so far. Counting is going on.

In Vikarabad district’s Kodangal Municipality, where Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy cast his vote, Congress is nearing victory, leading in 10 out of 12 wards.

Congress is now leading in 926 wards, while the BRS in 522 wards. BJP has lead in 159 wards.

Here's what early trends show, as per India TV

Choppandandi (14): Congress 10, BRS 1, BJP 3 and Others 0.

Huzurabad (30): Congress 9, BRS 6, BJP 3 and Others 1.

Jammikunta (30): Congress 5, BRS 8, BJP 1 and Others

Here's what the tally shows as per early trends shared by India TV:

Dornakal (15): Congress 11, BRS 4, BJP 0 and Others 0.

Kesamudram (16): Congress 8, BRS 8, BJP 0 and Others 0.

Mahabubabad (36): Congress 1, BRS 4, BJP 0 and Others 2.

Meripeda (15): Congress 9, BRS 5, BJP 0 and Others 1.

Thorrur (16): Congress 7, BRS 9, BJP 0 and Others 0.

Here's what tally shows as per early trends shared by India TV:

Armur (36): Congress 0, BRS 0, BJP 0 and Others 0.

Bheemgal (12): Congress 8, BRS 4, BJP 0 and Others 0.

Bodhan (38): Congress 0, BRS 0, BJP 0 and Others 0

Huzurnagar (28): Congress 19, BRS 4, BJP 0 and Others 5.

Kodad (35): Congress 26, BRS 3, BJP 0 and Others 6.

Neredcherla (15): Congress 9, BRS 5, BJP 0 and Others 1.

Suryapet (48): Congress 8, BRS 3, BJP 0 and Others 1.

Tirumalagiri (15): Congress 5, BRS 10, BJP 0 and Others 0.

Results of a total of 448 Municipal Corporation wards have been declared till now. Here's what the official data released by the Telangana State Election Commission shows:

Congress: 240

BRS: 140

BJP: 37

AIFB: 6

AIMIM: 1

CPI(M): 1

Independents: 14

Unopposed: 12

Congress leaders claimed the party is leading in 35 of the 48 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation, says India Express.

The Congress is now reportedly leading in 28 municipalities, winning 648 wards.

The BRS, meanwhile, is leading in six municipalities, with wins in 324 wards.

The BJP has won 76 wards, but has not opened an account in any municipality so far.

So far, the Congress is leading in 14 municipalities and the BRS in four. The BJP is yet to open its account, the Indian Express reported. There are a total of 116 municipalities in Telangana.

As per early trends, the Congress is now leading in 406 wards, BRS in 193, and BJP in 51 wards. the Indian Express reported.

Congress reportedly secured a clean sweep in Husnabad municipality, winning Wards 4, 5, 6, and 7. The victories reinforce the party’s growing influence in the region and add to its strong performance in the ongoing Telangana municipal elections, the Times of India reported.

On Wednesday, elections were held in seven Municipal Corporations and 116 Municipalities across the state, covering 414 wards in the Corporations of Kothagudem, Karimnagar, Mahabubnagar, Mancherial, Nizamabad, Nalgonda and Ramagundam, and 2,582 wards in the 116 municipalities.

According to India TV, Telangana Municipality Wards results (declared: 158/2582) till 10:05 am:

1. Congress: 83

2. BRS: 55

3. BJP: 12

4. Others: 8

Total wards- 2755 (in 121 Municipalities). Here's how many seats each party got:

TRS- 1767

Congress- 580

BJP- 311

AIMIM- 93

CPI- 20

CPM- 12

Others/Independents- 321

According to India TV, the Congress has won 13 wards, the BRS bagged four and the BJP secured one seat.

A day before the Telangana Municipal Election Results, CM Revanth Reddy met Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in Delhi.

Telangana Municipal Election Results Live: Counting of votes for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations in Telangana began at 8 am today.