Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Telangana Municipal Polls Scheduled for February 11
In Telangana, India, there will be elections for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations on February 11.
Over 52 lakh voters will cast their votes at 8,203 polling stations.
The results will be announced on February 13, and the elections for mayors and chairpersons will be held on February 16.
The election code is already in effect, and the last date to file nominations is January 30.
Candidates must clear their property tax dues to file nominations.
The ruling Congress, opposition BRS, and BJP are expected to compete intensely in these elections, with major contests anticipated in cities like Karimnagar, Mancherial, and Nizamabad.
On the first day of nominations, over 900 nominations were filed, with the Congress leading the count.
The BJP has also launched its preparatory exercise for the elections, with a central team providing strategic direction and overseeing campaign coordination.
Elections for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations in Telangana will be held on February 11.
Over 52.43 lakh voters, including 25.62 lakh men and 26.80 lakh women, will participate in the elections.
Polling will be held across 2,996 wards, with 8,203 polling stations and 136 counting centres arranged.
The results will be declared on February 13, and indirect elections for mayors, deputy mayors, chairpersons, and vice-chairpersons will be held on February 16.
Candidates must clear their property tax dues to file nominations, with the last date for filing papers being January 30.
- Who
- Voters in Telangana, including 25.62 lakh men and 26.80 lakh women
- What
- Elections for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations
- When
- Polling on February 11, counting on February 13, mayor and chairperson elections on February 16
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To elect representatives for municipal bodies
Congress
BRS and BJP
Political Strength
Congress
The ruling Congress aims to extend its recent success in Assembly, Parliament, and panchayat elections.
BRS and BJP
The opposition BRS seeks to reassert its political strength, while the BJP aims to expand its footprint in urban areas.
- Poll Date
- February 11
- Counting Date
- February 13
- Mayor and Chairperson Elections
- February 16
- Total Voters
- 52.43 lakh (25.62 lakh men, 26.80 lakh women)
- Total Wards
- 2,996
- Polling Stations
- 8,203
- Counting Centres
- 136
- Expenditure Limit (Corporator)
- Rs 1.5 lakh
- Expenditure Limit (Councillor)
- Rs 50,000
- Nominations Start
- January 24
- Last Date for Nominations
- January 30
- Scrutiny of Nominations
- January 31
- Objections Raised
- February 1
- Final Decision on Objections
- February 2
- Last Date to Withdraw Nominations
- February 3
- Property Tax Dues
- Candidates must clear property tax dues to file nominations
- Nominations Filed on First Day
- 902
- Congress Nominations
- 382
- BRS Nominations
- 258
- BJP Nominations
- 169
- Independent Candidates
- 55
Sources
Municipal polls on Feb 11
Municipal Elections: leaders begin lobbying for tickets
Telangana Municipal Elections: Nominations to Begin Today
DGP Wants MCC Enforced in Telangana Due to Civic Polls
Brisk Start With 902 Nominations For Municipal Elections
SEC sets ball rolling for civic polls; over 900 nominations filed on 1st day
In-charge ministers to finalise tickets, push for municipal poll sweep
