Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Municipal Polls: 28,456 Nominations Filed
A lot of people wanted to run for local government jobs in their towns and cities.
More than 28,000 people signed up to be on the ballot.
There are 2,996 different jobs available.
People could sign up until January 30.
Then, there were a few more days to check the rules and drop out if they wanted to.
The big voting day is February 11.
People from different political parties and independent candidates all wanted to run.
A total of 28,456 nominations were filed by aspirants from various political parties and independents for 2,996 wards.
The process of filing nomination papers concluded on January 30.
Scrutiny of nominations will be held on January 31.
Appeals against rejection will be heard up to 5 pm on February 1.
Withdrawal of candidatures will be allowed till February 3, with the final list of contesting candidates to be released afterward.
- Who
- Aspirants from Congress, BJP, BRS, CPM, CPI, MIM, AAP, and independents
- What
- Filing of nomination papers for municipal and municipal corporations polls
- When
- January 30 (last day to file nominations), January 31 (scrutiny), February 1 (appeals), February 3 (withdrawal), February 11 (polling)
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To elect representatives for 2,996 wards
Political Parties
Independent Candidates
Nomination Filing
Political Parties
Political parties filed nominations for their candidates.
Independent Candidates
Independent candidates also filed nominations.
- Total nominations filed
- 28,456
- Number of candidates
- Not specified
- Total wards
- 2,996
- Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
- Not specified
- Last day to file nominations
- January 30
- Scrutiny of nominations
- January 31
- Appeals against rejection
- Up to 5 pm on February 1
- Withdrawal of candidatures
- Till February 3
- Polling date
- February 11
- Polling time
- Not specified
