Mayoral poll: Battle for control of Karimnagar and Nizamabad municipal corporations poised for a nail-biting finish
The fractured verdicts in Karimnagar and Nizamabad municipal corporations have intensified the battle for control. Congress and BJP are vying for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor posts, with independent candidates playing a crucial role. The BJP claims to have secured support from four independent candidates, while the Congress is banking on newly elected corporators from various parties, including AIMIM. The outcome of these elections hinges on the votes of ex-officio members in both corporations.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP secured the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation Mayor's position despite opposition from Congress, BRS, and AIMIM.
— The Hindu
Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao accuses opposition parties of a conspiracy to increase minority voting and demands explanations.
— The Hindu
The BJP won control of the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation through indirect elections, securing both the Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions.
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