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Congress Takes Early Lead in Telangana Civic Polls, BRS Trails

The ruling Congress party has taken an initial lead in the Telangana municipal elections, securing majorities in six municipalities as vote counting proceeds. The main opposition BRS has won one municipality outright, with the BJP trailing in a distant third position. Over 73% of eligible voters cast their ballots across 116 municipalities and seven corporations in the high-stakes local polls. Newly-elected representatives will take oath and elect their leadership on February 16.

Key Points: Congress Leads in Telangana Municipal Election Results

  • Congress leads in 229 wards
  • BRS wins 123 wards
  • BJP distant third with 36
  • Over 73% voter turnout recorded
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Congress takes early lead in Telangana municipal elections

Congress secures early majority in Telangana municipal elections, leading BRS and BJP as vote counting continues for 123 urban local bodies.

"The Congress party secured majority in six municipalities while main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) bagged one municipality. - State Election Commission"

Hyderabad, Feb 13

Telangana's ruling Congress party has taken initial lead in the municipal elections as the counting of votes was underway on Friday.

The Congress party secured majority in six municipalities while main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) bagged on municipality.

Over 73 per cent voters had cast their votes in the municipal elections in 116 municipalities and seven corporations on Wednesday. Counting of votes was taken up from 8 a.m. on Friday amid tight security.

Out of 2,582 wards in municipalities, results were declared for 400 seats by 10.30 a.m.

The Congress party bagged 229 wards while BRS secured 123 wards. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was distant third with 36 seats.

The first result among municipalities went in favour of BRS. It won 14 out of 18 wards in Gaddapotaram municipality in Sangareddy district. The Congress party could get three seats.

The Congress party secured majorities in Nandikonda and Halia municipalities in Nalgonda district, Ashwaraopet in Khammam district, Dornakal and Maripeda in Mahabubabad district, and Sultabanad in Peddapalli district.

A total of 52,17,413 voters were eligible to cast their votes in 2,981 wards in the 123 urban local bodies. According to State Election Commission (SEC), 38,09,406 voters cast their votes.

The voter turnout in municipalities was 75.88 per cent while in municipal corporations 66.05 per cent electorate exercised their franchise.

The political fortunes of 12,944 candidates were sealed in the ballot boxes.

Polling was held for 2,569 wards in 116 municipalities. Twelve candidates in nine municipalities were elected unopposed.

A total of 10,719 candidates were in the fray 116 municipalities. They include 2,358 candidates of Congress party, 2,478 of BRS and 2,252 of BJP.

Polling was held in 412 wards in seven municipal corporations. Candidates in two wards in Mahabubnagar and Ramagundam were elected unopposed.

As many as 2,225 candidates were in fray in these corporations. They included 410 candidates of Congress, 401 of BRS and 382 of BJP.

Notification for elections to Municipal chairpersons and vice-chairpersons and corporation mayors and deputy mayors will be issued on Saturday.

Newly-elected councillors and corporators will take oath on February 16 (Monday) and the same day they will elect Municipal chairpersons and vice-chairpersons and corporation mayors and deputy mayors.

- IANS

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Sneha F
Congress getting an early lead is interesting, but let's see the final tally. BRS still has strong pockets. Local elections are often about hyper-local issues and candidate popularity, not just the party symbol. The real test is who delivers for their ward.
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Arjun K
BJP being a distant third here is telling. They need to build a stronger ground-level organization in Telangana beyond the national narrative. Local polls are about drainage and streetlights, not Ram Mandir or Article 370.
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Priya S
As a resident of Hyderabad, I just hope whoever wins in my municipality actually listens to complaints. Last time, the corporator was never available. 🤞 Hoping for better accountability this time!
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Vikram M
Respectfully, while the lead is significant, I'm concerned about the quality of candidates across all parties. Many seem to be in it for the contractor raj and influence. We need more educated, young people in municipal politics. The system needs reform.
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David E
Following this from abroad. The detailed breakdown of wards and voter numbers is very transparent. The SEC seems to be doing a good job. High turnout is a healthy sign for Indian democracy.

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