Hyderabad, February 13, 2026 – The wait is over for thousands of candidates as the Telangana Municipal Election 2026 results counting officially commenced at 8:00 AM today. Spread across 123 counting centers, the process will decide the fate of corporators and councillors in 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations.
Following the high-stakes polling held on February 11, which saw a robust 73.01% voter turnout, the Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) has deployed massive security to ensure a glitch-free counting process.
Counting Process: Why it Might Take Longer
Unlike the Assembly elections, these local body polls were conducted using ballot papers. This manual process involves several stages:
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Postal Ballots First: Counting began with postal and service voter ballots.
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Manual Scrutiny: Ballot boxes from 2,981 wards are being opened, sorted, and bundled.
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Round-wise Results: Authorities estimate that the first set of clear trends from smaller municipalities like Alampur and Kodangal will emerge by mid-morning.
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Full Declaration: Final results are expected by late evening, depending on the volume of votes in larger corporations.
Key Battlegrounds and Political Stakes
This election is widely regarded as a “litmus test” for the primary political players in the state:
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INC (Congress): Seeking to consolidate its power following the 2023 Assembly win.
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BRS (Bharat Rashtra Samithi): Fighting to reclaim its urban stronghold and prove its grassroots relevance.
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BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party): Aiming to expand its footprint in urban centers after significant gains in recent years.
“The counting is being monitored via real-time webcasting at all 123 centers to ensure total transparency. We have prohibited victory rallies in sensitive areas to maintain law and order,” stated a senior official from the TSEC.
How to Check Telangana Municipal Results 2026 Ward-Wise
Citizens can track live updates and ward-specific winners through the following official channels:
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Official Website: tsec.gov.in
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T-Poll App: Available on Android for real-time notifications.
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Local Counting Centers: Results will be announced over loudspeakers as soon as each ward’s counting concludes.
Security and Transparency Measures
To prevent any untoward incidents, the Director General of Police has enforced:
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Prohibitory Orders: Section 144-style restrictions near counting halls.
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Three-Tier Security: A combination of state police and armed personnel at strong rooms.
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Observer Oversight: Party representatives are present at every table to witness the manual tallying.
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