BJP's Kolagani Srinivas Elected Karimnagar Mayor Amid Telangana Polls

BJP candidate Kolagani Srinivas has been elected as the Mayor of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, with Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar among those facilitating him. The election was part of broader local body polls held across Telangana on February 11. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have thanked voters and party workers for the Congress's performance in the state's municipal elections. They framed the results as an endorsement of the Congress government's policies focused on social justice and inclusive growth.

Key Points: BJP Wins Karimnagar Mayor Seat, Congress Claims Telangana Mandate

  • BJP wins Karimnagar mayoral election
  • Congress claims mandate in Telangana local polls
  • Rahul Gandhi credits people-first policies
  • Elections held across 7 corporations & 116 municipalities
  • Results reflect political trust in state
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BJP candidate Kolagani Srinivas elected mayor of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation

BJP's Kolagani Srinivas elected Karimnagar Mayor. Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Kharge thank voters for local body poll wins, citing people-first policies.

"The Telangana local body polls win is a clear endorsement of the Congress govt's people-first policies - Rahul Gandhi"

Karimnagar, February 16

BJP candidate Kolagani Srinivas was elected as the Mayor of Karimnagar Municipal Corporation on Monday.

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar and other BJP leaders facilitated him at the Municipal office in Karimnagar following his victory in the elections that were held on 11 February 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.

Earlier, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday thanked the people of Telangana for giving the Congress party a win in the recent state municipal corporation elections, stating that the mandate is a reflection of "people-first policies rooted in social justice, dignity, and inclusive growth."

In an 'X' post, Gandhi expressed thanks to all the Congress leaders and workers in the state, who worked hard for the party's success in the elections. "The Telangana local body polls win is a clear endorsement of the Congress govt's people-first policies rooted in social justice, dignity, and inclusive growth. Heartfelt thanks to every Congress karyakarta and leader. This victory belongs to you and to the people of Telangana. Our vision of a Prajala Telangana - where progress reaches every family remains unwavering," Rahul Gandhi said.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge also expressed happiness over the party's success in Telangana local body polls, asserting that the mandate reflects the trust of the people. "My gratitude to the committed grassroots workers of Telangana Congress for their commendable victory in the Telangana local body elections. This mandate reflects the trust of the people. The Congress government remains resolute to our solemn affirmation of a "Prajala Telangana" - a state where social justice, economic empowerment, and continuous progress are assured for all its 3.8 crore people," said the 'X' post.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see this result when Congress is claiming a state-wide mandate. Local body elections are complex. Hope the new mayor focuses on civic issues like water supply and roads, not just politics.
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Rahul R
The article shows both sides, which is good. But honestly, as a citizen, I'm tired of these victory speeches. Just get to work! Karimnagar needs better waste management and public parks. Action matters more than posts on 'X'.
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Anjali F
Telangana politics is always so dynamic! BJP winning a mayor post in a Congress-ruled state shows healthy democracy. Hope this leads to constructive competition for development projects. All the best to the new mayor!
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David E
Following Indian politics from abroad. The scale of these elections is massive - 414 wards, 2582 wards... it's a huge administrative exercise. Respect to the election officials and voters who make it happen.
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Karthik V
As someone from Telangana, I appreciate that local issues are getting national attention. But let's not forget municipal corporations are about local governance. Please focus on solving our city's problems first.

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