The BJP has made significant progress in urban local bodies in Telangana, with over 15 municipalities now seeing it as the largest party, as per state BJP president N. Ramchander Rao. The party has secured its presence in areas where it previously had no representation. Strengthening its voter base, the BJP has also unsettled its political rivals, according to Rao.
Rao, speaking at a press conference, highlighted the BJP’s victories, including in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation where BJP corporators were elected as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. He emphasized that the BJP thwarted attempts by Congress and the Bharat Rashtra Samithi to undermine the democratic process. Despite alleged schemes by the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, the BJP managed to establish its presence in Bhainsa municipality.
The BJP’s ward count has risen from about 240 in 2020 to nearly 340 in 2026, marking a gain of around 100 wards and showcasing steady organizational growth. The party has transitioned from a minor player in just two municipalities to a dominant force in over 25 municipalities in Telangana. The BJP’s influence has notably increased, especially in North Telangana, positioning it as a key post-election influencer.
Rao highlighted specific gains, such as securing 17 seats in Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, 11 wards in Adilabad municipality, eight wards in Kamareddy municipality, and six wards in Metpalli municipality. These victories not only signify numerical growth but also demonstrate the party’s expanded presence geographically and structurally.
The state BJP chief pointed out a decline in the Bharat Rashtra Samithi’s performance, with its vote share dropping from around 43% in 2020 to approximately 29% in 2026, and a reduction in ward strength from about 1,340 to 780 wards during the same period. Despite being the ruling party, Congress only secured victory in about 70 out of 123 urban local bodies, indicating a lack of clear control over nearly half of urban Telangana. Congress’s vote share also dipped from 44% in the 2023 Assembly elections to roughly 40% in the 2026 ULB polls.
