Telangana’s ruling Congress gained control of seven more municipalities, while the main opposition BRS took over one urban local body. Elections for Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons in three municipalities were postponed due to quorum issues and clashes between Congress and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) members. Chaos ensued in several municipalities with allegations of hooliganism and undemocratic actions by the ruling party.
Janagaon and Thorrur municipalities in the undivided Warangal district witnessed clashes once again, leading to winners being decided by drawing lots as ties occurred in both places. The Congress secured Yellandu, Sultanabad, Dornakal, and Zaheerabad municipalities and clinched Kagaznagar with BJP’s support. BRS took power in the Inderesham municipality, while Ibrahimpatnam’s election process was halted by the State Election Commission due to a court stay order.
In Thorrur municipality, BRS won nine seats, Congress secured seven, and with additional votes, Congress also reached nine seats, leading to the chairperson being decided by drawing lots. BRS leaders protested the participation of an ex-officio member in the voting process. The BRS lost in the draw of lots, prompting accusations of democracy being undermined by the ruling party.
The BRS dominated in Jangaon with 13 wards won, gaining support from independents to reach 16 seats. Congress won 12 wards, and with allied support, also reached 16 seats. The winner was determined by drawing lots, resulting in Balamani of Congress becoming Chairperson. With victories in seven municipalities, Congress now holds 91 seats.
