BJP Candidate Erukula Mahadevappa Death Investigation

15 UPDATES · 10 DAYS · 9 FEB 2026 — 18 FEB 2026

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Latest · 18 Feb 2026

Municipal results proved Congress has no alternative in Telangana: Mahesh Goud

What this timeline covers

This event covers the conclusion of the campaigning period for the 2026 Telangana Municipal Polls, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific election event. It excludes other political actions, campaigns, or events involving the Congress, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), BJP, and AIMIM, unless they are direct consequences or developments of the 2026 Municipal Polls.

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9Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Campaigning for Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 ends

10Feb

The Hindu

Police are investigating the death of BJP candidate Erukula Mahadevappa, found dead at his home on February 10th.

The Hindu

Telangana BJP workers and leaders were arrested after attempting to protest at the DGP office demanding a post-mortem examination following the alleged suicide of party candidate Erukula Mahadevappa.

The Hindu

Voters in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation will choose their representatives from 398 candidates on February 11th, with the outcome of the election determined by 3,40,580 voters.

The Hindu

Voting commenced for the 2026 Telangana Municipal Polls, with 2,569 wards across 116 municipalities and 412 wards in seven municipal corporations participating.

13Feb

The Hindu

Initial results from the Telangana Municipal Elections-2026 indicate the Congress party leads with 240 wins, followed by the BRS with 140.

The Hindu

Congress secured a fourth consecutive victory in Telangana municipal elections, demonstrating resilience against opposition parties.

14Feb

The Hindu

Independents, ex-officio members set to decide Mayor, Chairperson races in hung urban bodies

15Feb

The Hindu

Telangana's political parties are preparing for indirect elections of mayors, municipal chairpersons, and vice-chairpersons, with the outcome determining the leadership of 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations.

16Feb

The Hindu

Telangana municipalities elected their leaders on February 16, 2026, following the indirect election results of February 11th.

The Hindu

Congress candidates won mayoral positions in multiple Telangana municipalities, securing victories despite the BJP's single-largest party status.

The Hindu

Municipal elections in Telangana were marred by clashes and postponements, with the Congress securing the most seats and the BRS facing challenges due to protests and allegations of political interference.

17Feb

The Hindu

The Congress increased its Chairperson post count in Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 to 93, following the declaration of 113 municipality results.

The Hindu

The Congress secured 93 municipalities in Telangana's civic elections, solidifying its lead despite postponements in several municipalities due to disputes.

18Feb

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Municipal results proved Congress has no alternative in Telangana: Mahesh Goud

Story concluded