BRS dominates civic polls in erstwhile Medak, secures 11 out of 19 municipalities

The BRS claimed victory in 11 of the 19 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district, securing majorities in Cheriyal, Dubbak, Gajwel, Toopran, Gaddapotharam and Gummadidala. With support from Independents, the party is set to form municipal bodies in Zaheerabad, Medak, Indresham, Isnapur and Jinnaram.

Sangareddy: The BRS emerged victorious in 11 of the 19 municipalities in the erstwhile Medak district during the municipal elections.

The party secured thumping majorities in Cheriyal, Dubbak, Gajwel, Toopran, Gaddapotharam and Gummadidala municipalities. It is also set to form municipal bodies in Zaheerabad, Medak, Indresham, Isnapur and Jinnaram, where it emerged as the single largest party.

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With the support of Independents and smaller parties, the BRS is expected to elect its chairpersons and vice-chairpersons in these municipalities.

Meanwhile, the Congress won Sangareddy, Sadasivapet, Andole-Jogipet, Narayankhed, Ramayampet and Husnabad municipalities. As no party secured a majority of wards in Narsapur and Kohir, both municipalities are likely to remain hung.

In a press statement issued after the party’s victory in the municipal elections on Friday, former minister T Harish Rao said they would form bodies in 11 municipalities. He added that efforts were underway to form the body in another municipality with the support of Independents.

Except for Narayankhed, Andole-Jogipet and Husnabad, which were won by the Congress, Harish Rao had addressed election campaigns in the remaining municipalities. He led the party from the front, guiding leaders at the local level.

A major disappointment for the BRS was its loss in Sangareddy and Sadasivapet, where multiple rebels are said to have cost the party dearly. Harish Rao said the party’s victory would boost the morale of its cadre.

He added that the results indicated serious opposition to the ruling party among voters. Despite the Congress making all-out efforts to lure voters, he said, the BRS managed to win the majority of municipalities.

Rao congratulated the winners and hailed the efforts of party leaders and workers. The former minister said the party would stand by them in both victory and defeat.