Archive · 14 Jan 2026
BJP and Congress Prepare for Telangana Civic Polls
The BJP and Congress parties in Telangana are both getting ready for the city elections.
The BJP is collecting applications from people who want to run for office until January 16 and choosing the best candidates.
They are also promising that the central government will give money to help.
The Congress party says they will only give tickets to people who have strong support from the public and will do surveys to decide who to choose.
The Congress leader is very confident and says they will win around 70% of the seats.
Both parties are working hard to make sure they do well in the elections.
BJP is actively preparing for municipal elections, with applications accepted until January 16.
Congress will issue B-forms based on survey reports and public support.
BJP leaders launched the campaign in Sircilla, criticizing BRS and Congress, and promising central funds.
Congress aims to win around 70% of the seats, citing development initiatives and welfare programs.
Both parties are focusing on strategies to secure victories in the upcoming civic polls.
- Who
- BJP and Congress leaders in Telangana
- What
- Preparations for municipal elections
- When
- Ongoing, with BJP applications due by January 16
- Where
- Telangana, India (Sircilla, Nizamabad, and other locations)
- Why
- To gain an early advantage and secure victories in the upcoming civic polls
- Organization
- BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC)
- Location
- Telangana, India
- Key Figures
- Bandi Sanjay, D.K. Aruna, B Mahesh Kumar Goud, A Revanth Reddy, D Sridhar Babu
- Election Type
- Municipal elections
- Application Deadline (BJP)
- January 16
- Congress Strategy
- Survey-based B-forms, comprehensive strategy, focus on public support
- Predicted Congress Performance
- 70% of seats
Sources
BJP Targets Early Edge in Civic Polls
Municipal poll battle heats up as Bandi Sanjay targets Cong, BRS
Survey-based B-forms for municipal polls: TPCC chief
Congress sets sights on Nizamabad Mayoral win ahead of MLC polls
Congress Sets Sights On Karimnagar Municipal Corporation
