Telangana Municipal Polls 2026 LIVE updates: Voting under way for 116 Municipalities, seven Municipal Corporations

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Municipal Election Staff seen ahead of the elections in Sangareddy District on February, 10 2026. | Photo Credit: MOHD ARIF

The voting to elect Councillors and Corporators in the Telangana Municipal Polls-2026 began at 7.00 a.m. on Wednesday (February 11, 2026). The polls are being conducted in 2,569 Wards in 116 Municipalities and 412 Wards in seven Municipal Corporations across the State.

After its major success in the Gram Panchayat elections in December last year, the ruling Congress aims to consolidate its position as the dominant party in state politics, while the BJP hopes to emerge as a credible alternative to both the Congress and the BRS. Having suffered setbacks in the 2023 assembly polls and 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BRS performed decently in the Gram Panchayat polls and is keen to make substantial gains in the municipal elections to reverse its fortunes.

The polling ends at 5.00 p.m. If there were to be any re-polling, it would be conducted on Thursday (February 12, 2026). The votes polled will be counted on February 13. The results would be declared soon after conclusion of the counting.

After administration of oath to the elected Ward Members (Councillors or Corporators) at 11 a.m. on February 16, indirect elections to Mayor/Chairperson or Deputy Mayor/Vice Chairperson would be held.

(With inputs from agencies)

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February 11, 2026 08:02
High stakes as Telangana goes to municipal elections
As Telangana braces for crucial municipal elections on Wednesday, political stakes are running high for all major parties, particularly the ruling party, trying to impress the 52 lakh voters in urban areas.
While the Congress is keen on consolidating its hold at the grassroots, the BJP is aiming to sustain the momentum it gained by winning eight Lok Sabha seats, and the BRS is looking to reassert itself as the principal opposition to the ruling party.
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Published - February 11, 2026 08:01 am IST

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