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The Congress secured chairperson posts in five urban local bodies in erstwhile Adilabad district, including Mancherial Municipal Corporation. Independents and coalitions won in other areas, while elections in three municipalities were postponed due to lack of quorum and disturbances

Thorrur and Dornakal municipal elections postponed amid BRS-Congress clashes and ex-officio voting disputes; police intervene, BRS stages dharna demanding rightful chairperson post

Priyanjali Neogi, wife of former Forward Bloc MLA and Congress leader Ali Imran Ramz, accused him of long-term physical, mental, and financial abuse. She appealed to Congress leadership and Mamata Banerjee for intervention; he denied allegations

Ahead of mayoral and chairperson elections across Telangana, the BRS has accused the Congress and BJP of engineering backroom deals to edge it out of power in hung civic bodies, triggering tensions, allegations of coercion and political drama.

Violence erupted in Pune after remarks by Harshwardhan Sapkal comparing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan. Clashes between BJP and Congress workers left nine injured, prompting police to file cross FIRs against local leaders

Official data from the State Election Commission show the Congress secured 39 per cent vote share in Telangana municipal polls, with 61 per cent of voters backing other parties. The figures challenge claims of a clean sweep and highlight a competitive electoral landscape.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao dismissed Congress claims of a “clean sweep” in municipal elections, highlighting BRS’ strong performance as ruling party compared to Congress’ previous tenure in opposition. He also criticised BJP’s poor showing and alleged misuse of money in polls

After losing three municipal elections by margins of less than 10 votes, BJP leader Kondapuram Jagan finally secured a decisive victory from the 3rd ward in Sangareddy municipality, winning by 526 votes and ending years of narrow electoral defeats.

The Medak municipality has entered a phase of political uncertainty with no party securing a clear majority. The BRS won 15 wards, while Congress secured 14. The balance shifted when BSP councillor-elect Bujarampet Aruna joined Congress, bringing both parties to equal strength.

Despite being in power, the Congress failed to convert municipal polls into a clean sweep, as the BRS staged a strong comeback from the opposition, retaining its urban base and signalling growing public discontent midway through the government’s term

Despite being in power and mounting an aggressive campaign, the Congress failed to replicate the BRS’s 2020 municipal sweep, with the opposition putting up a strong fight and preventing a landslide, reflecting growing public unease with the ruling party

The civic poll results in erstwhile Adilabad district dealt a setback to the ruling Congress, which had predicted a strong performance. Six municipalities, including Adilabad and Bhainsa, delivered hung verdicts, leaving independents, BJP and AIMIM in decisive positions.

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi emerged as the single largest party in Isnapur municipality, winning 12 of the 26 wards, while the Congress secured 10. Four Independent councillors will play a decisive role in forming the civic body as the Congress lacks a majority and ex-officio support.

Tension erupted in Yellareddy and Devarkonda municipalities as BRS leaders accused police of favouring Congress candidates during polling. Former MLA Jajula Surender staged a road protest and was later taken into custody. Minor confrontations were reported in multiple wards.

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