Hyderabad: The municipal elections in Telangana ended with Congress emerging as the largest party, prompting party president Mallikarjun Kharge to hail the verdict as a sign of growing public trust.
Authorities declared the municipal elections results on February 13 after polling took place on February 11. The outcome gave Congress a decisive edge across the state. Out of 116 municipalities, the party secured more than 64 and established clear dominance. Telangana has 2,582 wards in total. Congress won 1,347 wards, while the BRS secured 716. The BJP followed with 261 wards.
Congress also captured all seven municipal corporations in the state. However, 38 municipalities returned hung verdicts because no party secured a clear majority. Even so, party leaders expressed confidence about gaining control in several of these civic bodies.
Municipal elections results draw Kharge’s praise
Reacting to the outcome of the municipal elections, Kharge congratulated the winning candidates and thanked voters for their support. He said the results strengthened public faith in the party.
Kharge stated that the Telangana Congress aimed to deliver social justice to 3.8 crore people in the state. Moreover, he said the government remains committed to economic empowerment and sustained development.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy returned to Hyderabad after a Delhi visit and is likely to comment on the municipal elections results. Meanwhile, he reportedly responded through social media. Notably, Congress won Kodangal municipality, which the Chief Minister represents.
Authorities will conduct elections for chairpersons and vice-chairpersons on February 16.