Telangana Election Results 2026 Local Body Polls: Counting Of Votes Underway In 116 Municipalities, 7 Municipal Corporations

Telangana Municipal Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Counting of votes for elections in 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana began on Friday, marking a key test of popularity for the ruling Congress, opposition BJP, and BRS.

Ahead of the counting, major parties moved their candidates to undisclosed locations to prevent poaching by rivals, according to PTI sources. Counting is being conducted at 123 centres across the state since 8 am. The process is expected to take time, as ballot papers were used in these elections.

The State Election Commission (SEC) stated that adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure peace and order. Section 163 of the BNSS (prohibitory orders) is in force around the counting centres.

Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy said that comprehensive security measures are in place. Nearly 12,000 police personnel, supported by armed forces and Quick Response Teams, have been deployed to maintain law and order during the counting. Follow for live updates.