Telangana Municipal Elections Results 2026: Congress Sweeps Urban Bodies, BRS Settles for Second, BJP Trails

HYDERABAD – The ruling Congress party has registered a thumping victory in the Telangana Municipal Elections 2026, emerging as the single largest party across the state's urban local bodies. Counting of votes, held on Friday, February 13, for 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations, revealed a clear mandate in favor of the Congress, with the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) finishing a distant second and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) relegated to third place .

With over 73% of the 52.17 lakh electorate exercising their franchise on February 11, the political fortunes of nearly 13,000 candidates were sealed in ballot boxes. The results are being seen as a significant indicator of the public mood ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections .

Final Tally: Congress Dominates Ward and Municipality Counts

As final trends emerged by Friday evening, the Congress party established a dominant lead in the overall ward count. According to data compiled from the Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) and media reports, the ruling party secured over 1,500 wards, far ahead of its rivals .

Here is the final ward-wise breakaway as of late evening on February 13:

Party	Wards Won
Indian National Congress (INC)	1,500+
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)	765+
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)	286+
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)	59+
Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M))	13
Others (Independents, etc.)	~250

*Table: Telangana Municipal Elections 2026 Ward-wise Results (Sources: Telangana Today, National Herald, NDTV Profit) *

Municipality-wise Performance

In terms of control over civic bodies, the Congress party won a clear majority in 64 municipalities out of the 116. The BRS had to settle with 13 municipalities, while a significant number—38 municipalities—returned a hung verdict, setting the stage for post-poll alliances. The All India Forward Bloc managed to win the Waddeppally municipality .

How the Parties Fared: A Comparative Analysis

While the Congress celebrated its victory, the results painted a mixed picture for the other parties.

Congress (INC): The ruling party, led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, improved its position significantly compared to the 2020 municipal polls. The party's aggressive campaign and promises of good governance resonated with urban voters .
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS): The opposition party, which had won a staggering 1,704 wards in the 2020 elections, managed to secure just over 765 wards this time. Despite the loss, party leaders noted that they put up a strong fight, preventing the Congress from achieving a clean sweep and indicating that their support base remains intact .
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): The BJP failed to make significant inroads, securing just over 300 wards. This performance is only marginally better than its 2020 tally. Despite high-profile campaigns by national leaders, the party remained a distant third, failing to establish itself as the primary alternative to the two regional heavyweights .
AIMIM & Others: The AIMIM performed strongly in its traditional pockets, winning over 50 wards. Independents and other parties like the CPI(M) also made their presence felt in specific regions .

Municipal Corporations: Congress Strong in Key Cities

The results for the seven municipal corporations also reflected the Congress party's strong showing.

Ramagundam: Congress registered a sweeping victory, winning 38 out of 60 seats.
Mancherial: Congress dominated with 44 out of 60 seats.
Nalgonda: Congress secured 27 out of 48 seats.
Kothagudem: The results were fragmented, with "others" winning 29 seats, while Congress bagged 22.
Karimnagar: In a bright spot for the BJP, the party emerged as the single largest party, winning 15 out of 66 seats declared so far, with Congress at 5 .

Political Reactions and Allegations

The counting day was not without drama and tension. While Congress leaders celebrated at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad, bursting crackers, the BRS alleged discrepancies in the counting process.

BRS leaders staged protests in several districts, claiming that the ruling party was attempting to usurp power through manipulation and forced recounting. In Jogulamba Gadwal, a BRS candidate was initially declared the winner, only to lose by one vote after a recount requested by the Congress candidate . Tension was also reported in Jangaon, where Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy was accused of attempting to "kidnap" an independent candidate .

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy traveled to New Delhi to meet AICC General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He briefed her on the party's campaign strategy and the election outcome. Priyanka Gandhi congratulated the Chief Minister and party workers on the "resounding victory" .

What Happens Next?

The electoral process is not yet fully over. The notification for elections to the posts of Municipal chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, corporation mayors, and deputy mayors will be issued on Saturday, February 14.

The newly elected councillors and corporators are scheduled to take oath on Monday, February 16. Later that same day, special meetings will be held where they will elect their respective chairpersons and mayors . In the 38 municipalities that delivered a hung verdict, the race to prove majority will be keenly watched in the coming days.

Telangana Municipal Elections 2026: FAQs

Q1. When were the Telangana Municipal Elections 2026 held?
Polling for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 .

Q2. When were the results declared?
The counting of votes began at 8:00 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026, with final results emerging by the evening of the same day .

Q3. Which party won the Telangana Municipal Elections 2026?
The Indian National Congress (INC) emerged as the single largest party, winning over 1,500 wards and securing majority in 64 municipalities .

Q4. What was the voter turnout?
The state recorded a strong voter turnout of over 73% .

Q5. When will the mayors and chairpersons be elected?
The newly elected members will take oath on February 16, followed by elections for mayors and chairpersons on the same day .