High drama, clashes and postponements mark municipal chairman elections across Telangana
Postponed elections and allegations of political interference signal potential abuse of power.
Municipal elections in the state were marred by clashes and disputes between supporters of Congress, BRS, BJP, and other parties. Congress secured 86 chairperson or mayor posts, followed by BRS with 18. The election results for 11 municipalities were postponed due to protests, lack of quorum, and allegations of political interference. T. Harish Rao, a senior MLA from BRS, accused the Congress and BJP of compromising their ideologies to block BRS from power.
17 FEB 2026
— 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.
18 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Municipal results proved Congress has no alternative in Telangana: Mahesh Goud
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