Election Overview
The political landscape of Telangana was reshaped by the municipal elections held on February 11, 2026, with vote counting commencing on February 13, 2026.
This significant electoral exercise encompassed 116 municipalities, spread across 2,582 electoral wards, alongside seven major municipal corporations. The anticipation was palpable as voters awaited the declaration of results, which would determine the leadership and direction of local governance across these vital urban centers. News18 provided extensive real-time coverage, offering an in-depth look at the unfolding trends and the ultimate victors in this keenly contested local body election. The process aimed to empower local communities by electing representatives who would be responsible for the day-to-day administration and development of their respective areas, ensuring a direct link between governance and the populace.
Corporate Corporation Results
The results for the seven municipal corporations revealed a dynamic distribution of electoral wins. In Karimnagar, Kothagudem, Mancherial, Nalgonda, and Nizamabad corporations, the reported figures indicated no seats won by INC, BRS, or BJP, with 'OTH' also showing zero wins. Mahaboobnagar saw INC secure 1 seat, while BRS, BJP, and OTH registered zero wins. Similarly, Ramagundam had INC with 1 seat, and the other parties with none. Adilabad and Aswaraopeta also reported zero wins across all categories. Yellandu, Parkal, and Dharmapuri showed a similar outcome, except Dharmapuri where INC secured 2 seats, and others had zero. Jagtiyal's results showed INC with 1 win, and others with none. Korutla and Metpalli had no reported wins for any party. Raikal presented a mixed result with INC winning 1 seat, BRS securing 2, BJP obtaining 1, and OTH showing 0. Jangaon, Station Ghanpur, and Bhupalpally recorded no wins for any mentioned party. Alampur saw BRS claim 1 seat, with other parties showing zero. Gadwal, Ieeja, and Waddepalle had no reported victories. Banswada, Bichkunda, Kamareddy, and Yellareddy also showed no wins. Choppandandi, Huzurabad, and Jammikunta had zero wins, except Huzurabad where INC won 1 seat. Edulapuram reported INC with 1 win. Kalluru had no wins, and Madhira saw OTH secure 1 seat. Sattupalli and Wyra had no reported victories. Asifabad, Kagaznagar, Dornakal, Kesamudram, Mahabubabad, Maripeda, and Thorrur all had zero wins across the board. Bhoothpur, Devarakadra, Bellampally, Chennur, Kyathanpally, and Luxettipet also registered no wins. Medak had INC winning 1 seat. Narsapur, Ramayampet, and Thoopran showed no wins. Aliyabad reported a tie with INC and BRS each winning 1 seat, while BJP and OTH had zero. Muduchintalapally and Yellampet showed INC with 1 and BRS with 2 wins respectively. Mulugu saw INC secure 3 seats. Kalwakurthy, Kollapur, Nagarkurnool, Chandur, Chityal, Devarakonda, and Miryalguda had no reported wins, except Haliya where INC won 1 seat. Kosgi, Maddur, Makthal, Narayanapet, Bhainsa, Khanapur, Nirmal, Armur, Bheemgal, Bodhan, Manthani, Peddapalli, Sulthanabad, Sircilla, and Vemulavada also showed no victories. Amangal, Chevella, Moinabad, Shadnagar, Shankarpally, Sangareddy, Zaheerabad, Cherial, Dubbaka, Gajwel, Husnabad, Neredcherla, Suryapet, Tirumalagiri, Kodangal, Parigi, Tandur, and Vikarabad had varied outcomes. Andol-Jogipet saw INC win 4 and BRS 1. Gaddapotaram had BRS winning 10 and INC 1. Gumadidala, Indresham, Isnapur, Jinnaram, Kohir, Narayankhed, and Sadasivapet had no clear winners declared for INC, BRS, or BJP, with Indresham showing INC with 1 and BJP with 2. Zaheerabad also reported no wins. Cherial, Dubbaka, Gajwel, Husnabad, Neredcherla, Suryapet, Tirumalagiri, Kodangal, Parigi, and Tandur showed no specific party leading in significant numbers, except Huzurnagar (INC 1), Kodad (INC 3), and Vikarabad (INC 1, BRS 1). Amarchinta had INC, BRS, and BJP each winning 1 seat. Atmakur, Kothakota, Pebbair, and Wanaparthy reported no wins. Narsampet and Wardhannapet had no wins. Bhongir saw INC and BRS each win 1 seat. Choutuppal had INC winning 1. Mothkur, Pochampally, and Yadagirigutta had INC winning 1 and BJP 1. Nandikonda had no wins. Ibrahimpatnam had BRS winning 2 and OTH 1. Alair also reported no specific wins. This detailed breakdown illustrates the fragmented nature of the electoral victories across the various municipal bodies.
