HYDERABAD, February 13, 2026 – The ruling Congress party has established a dominant lead in the Telangana Municipal Elections 2026, signaling a massive shift in the state’s urban political landscape. As counting progresses across 123 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), latest trends from the Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) show Congress surging past the 900-ward mark, leaving the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and BJP fighting for second place.

Key Highlights: Congress Dominates Ward-Wise Leads

As of mid-afternoon on Friday, Congress has maintained a comfortable lead in a majority of the 2,996 wards contested. The election, seen as a litmus test for Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s administration, reflects a consolidation of urban support for the ruling party.

Current Ward-Wise Trends (Snapshot at 3:00 PM):

Corporation and Municipality Breakdown

The counting, which began at 8 AM across 123 centers, covers 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations (including Karimnagar, Nizamabad, and Mahbubnagar).

• Municipal Corporations: Congress is leading in 5 out of 7 corporations where trends are finalized. In Mancherial, Congress has already secured a majority with 30 divisions.

• Rural-Urban Shift: Congress has shown remarkable strength in traditional BRS strongholds like Vikarabad and Wanaparthy, winning a majority of wards in municipalities such as Bhoothpur and Devarakadra.

• TSEC Security: Strict measures including live webcasting and prohibitory orders are in place to ensure a peaceful counting process.

Pro-Tip for Voters: The elected Ward Members and Corporators are scheduled to be sworn in at 11:30 AM on February 16, followed by the election of Mayors and Chairpersons.

Voter Turnout and Demographic Impact

The final voter turnout on February 11 stood at a robust 73.01%. Interestingly, women voters outpaced men with a 73.39% participation rate, a factor analysts believe contributed to the Congress “hand” symbol’s success.

District-Wise Turnout Highlights:

• Highest Turnout: Choutuppal (Yadadri Bhuvanagiri) – 91.91%

• Lowest Turnout (Corp): Nizamabad – 59.12%

Political Implications for Revanth Reddy Government

This victory follows the party’s success in the 2023 Assembly elections and recent Gram Panchayat polls. For the BRS, these results represent a challenging recovery phase, while the BJP has maintained a presence in specific pockets but failed to replicate its national momentum in these local bodies.

What’s Next?

• Official Declaration: Final ward-wise winners list expected by late evening.

• Mayoral Elections: Indirect elections for Mayors and Chairpersons on February 16, 2026.

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