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Mild tension prevailed in Karimnagar after Sheshank Reddy, son of a Congress municipal candidate, was allegedly attacked by BJP activists. Congress leaders blamed a BJP aspirant, alleging intimidation ahead of the civic polls. Police have registered a case and begun investigation

Telangana goes to polls on Wednesday for 2,996 wards across 123 urban local bodies amid tight security. With Congress and BRS locked in a keen contest, the results will decide control of key municipal corporations and municipalities.

Tension erupted in Medak municipality after BRS cadres alleged that Congress leaders attempted to distribute money and liquor to voters. A confrontation between workers of both parties led to a scuffle, following which BRS decided to approach election authorities.

Allegations of money and muscle power against the ruling Congress party have surfaced during municipal elections across Telangana. Opposition parties claim voter influence, intimidation of candidates and selective police action, while Congress leaders have denied the charges amid rising political tension.

Tension prevailed in Makthal after BJP candidate Mahadevappa from the sixth ward allegedly died by suicide. While family members claimed he hanged himself, another version cited cardiac arrest. Police shifted the body for post-mortem as leaders traded allegations ahead of municipal elections.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao alleged that people who voted for the Congress were now repenting their decision. Addressing a roadshow at Bichkunda, he urged voters to use the municipal elections to teach the Congress a lesson for failing to fulfil its promises

The BRS lodged a complaint with Cyberabad Police over an alleged attack by Congress workers on its cadre during a campaign at Medchal. Former Minister Ch Malla Reddy accused Congress leader Vajresh Yadav of assault and sought strict action.

Independent candidates, many of them dissidents denied party tickets, are emerging as a decisive factor in the municipal elections across the erstwhile Adilabad district. Poll experts say they could significantly influence chairperson posts and the mayoral race in Mancherial

Former Minister T Harish Rao alleged that the Congress ignored Gajwel’s development after coming to power and urged voters to support the BRS in municipal elections. He also criticised the BJP and highlighted development works undertaken during the BRS rule

More than two years after the Congress came to power, the integrated market project in Sangareddy remains incomplete. BRS MLA Chintha Prabhakar blamed the government for neglecting the project, forcing vendors to sell vegetables on roads and causing traffic issues

The Congress has appointed three BRS turncoat MLAs as coordinators for municipal elections despite the Speaker claiming no evidence of defection. The move has triggered dissent within the party, with former Minister T. Jeevan Reddy openly campaigning against Congress-backed candidates.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy continued his denigrating language against political rivals during a public meeting in Nizamabad. He accused BJP MPs of failing to secure funds and projects for Telangana.

Nearly two years after the Congress government took charge in Telangana, Hyderabad has seen no major new infrastructure projects. Several key initiatives from the previous BRS regime remain stalled or shelved, raising concerns over traffic, flood control and long-term urban growth.

A Congress candidate’s follower allegedly assaulted a voter in Adilabad for questioning civic issues during an election campaign. The incident, caught on video and shared widely on social media, prompted police to register a case and launch an investigation.

Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of electoral frustration, disrespecting the Constitution, and insulting communities. He defended his government’s achievements including Article 370 repeal, anti-terror operations, startups, infrastructure growth, and international trade deals, asserting India is on track to become a developed nation by 2047

Candidates contesting the municipal polls in Mancherial are hiring experts and agencies from Hyderabad for campaign planning and publicity. From data-driven strategies to social media influencers and rallies, contestants are adopting new methods to attract voters and secure victory.

As Telangana heads into crucial municipal elections, the Congress, BRS and BJP have intensified campaigns across urban areas. While the Congress faces internal dissent, the BRS banks on cadre strength and strategy, turning civic polls into a high-stakes political contest.

In a political setback for the Congress ahead of municipal elections, six councillors from Banswada joined the BRS in Hyderabad on Tuesday. BRS working president KT Rama Rao welcomed them into the party.

Tension gripped Nagarkurnool town on Tuesday after Congress leaders allegedly tried to pressure a BRS candidate to withdraw his nomination for the 15th ward. The BRS candidate later announced he would remain in the fray, prompting Congress leaders to leave the spot.

Tensions flared in Kodad municipality on Tuesday after the Congress party was accused of coercing candidates to withdraw their nominations.