The BRS surprised many by winning the Asifabad Municipality chairperson post, securing support beyond its own councillors. Congress failed to muster numbers amid internal factionalism, while a party councillor’s cross-vote is likely to invite disciplinary action.
Independent councillors emerged decisive in the newly formed Asifabad municipality after neither the BRS nor the Congress secured a majority. The BRS led with nine wards, Congress followed with seven, while four Independent wins triggered post-poll political tension.
