Nalgonda Municipal Corporation Election Results 2026 LIVE: BJP Vs Congress Vs BRS; counting underway

The counting is underway across all 28 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corportaion. The initial trends is expected to come shortly. 

The counting of votes has started across all 48 wards of the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. Initial trends are expected to emerge soon, giving the first clear picture of the contest. The final results are likely to be announced by late evening today.

A total of three candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 9 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under Scheduled Tribe (ST) category category. There are a total of 48 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation.

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Kandula Srinu (BJP)
• Angothu Pradeep Nayak (INC)
• Banavath Deepla (BRS)

A total of four candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 8 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Backward Class (Women) category. There are a total of 48 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Pilli Sathyavathi (BJP)
• Chinnabathini Gyana Sundramma (BRS)
• Vajja Santhoshini (INC)
• Dothi Darani (IND)

A total of three candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 7 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Unreserved (Women) category. There are a total of 48 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Palakuri Vaishnavi (BJP)
• Aithagoni Radha (INC)
• Bhavani Maragoni (BRS)

A total of five candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 6 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Unreserved (Women) category. There are a total of 48 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Nukala Sridevi (BJP)
• Kunduru Deepika (BRS)
• Karnati Sunanda (INC)
• Priyanka Gondyala (AIFB)
• Puppala Sreeja (IND)

A total of three candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 5 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Unreserved (Women) category. There are a total of 48 wards in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Bhavani Barishetti (BJP)
• Punna Gnaneshwari (INC)
• Rajeshwari Punna (BRS)

A total of four candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 4 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Scheduled Caste (Women) category. There are a total of 48 wards in Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Annapuri Mounika (BJP)
• Bogari Vyshnavi (INC)
• Rathnagiri Tharakamma (BRS)
• Yathakula Krishnaveni (IND)

A total of four candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 3 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Scheduled Caste (Women) category. There are a total of 48 wards in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Prakruthamba Vanarasi (BJP)
• Gali Vinoda (INC)
• Malleeshwari Perla (BRS)
• Bhagya Vootkuru (JSP)

A total of eight candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 2 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. There are a total of 48 wards in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Chintha Shiva Ramakrishna (BJP)
• Narendar Gurijala (INC)
• Perika Yadaiah (BRS)
• Itikaala Naveen (BSP)
• Bhashapaka Hari Krishna (AIFB)
• Chinta Yellaiah (IND)
• Takkella Hari Shankara Brahma (IND)
• Itikala Kiran (IND)

A total of seven candidates are in the fray for Nalgonda Ward No. 1 seat in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation of Telangana. This ward falls under the Backward Class (BC) category. There are a total of 48 wards in the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation. 

Here's the list of contesting candidates:

• Ashok Vorsu (BJP)
• Alakuntla Nagaraju (INC)
• Sura Mahesh (BRS)
• Alakuntla Rajeswari (AIFB)
• Chapala Yadaiah (JSP)
• Vishwanadhula Eshwaraiah (IND)
• Pagidi Ramu (IND)

To ensure a fair process, the Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) utilised ballot papers for these elections and implemented full webcasting at polling stations. Over 41,000 personnel were deployed statewide to manage the 123 urban local bodies, with Nalgonda receiving focused security due to its high-profile contests. Authorities reported that the polling on February 11 passed off peacefully without the need for re-polling in the corporation.

The 2026 election witnessed a fierce three-way battle between the ruling Indian National Congress (INC), the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) also fielded candidates in several wards, particularly in areas like Ward No. 26 and 44. Key local figures, including Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy heavily campaigned for Congress candidates.

Nalgonda Municipal Corporation recorded the highest voter turnout among all seven municipal corporations in Telangana, with a polling percentage of 77.36%. As per the State Election Commission, a total of 1,10,194 voters cast their ballots across 199 polling stations. Experts believe this high participation reflects intense local mobilisation and significant interest in civic issues such as drinking water supply and drainage infrastructure.

The counting of votes for the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation election is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am today. Results are expected to be declared by the evening of the same day. This follows the single-phase polling held on February 11 across 48 wards of the corporation. The newly elected corporators will be administered their oath of office at 11:00 am on February 16, followed by the election of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor at 12:30 pm. 

The voter base in Nalgonda is diverse, with a significant representation of various socio-economic groups. As per the State Election Commission, total voter strength across individual wards typically ranges between 2,500 and 2,800 voters. Statewide trends during this election showed a higher turnout among women (73.39%) compared to men (72.63%), a pattern that was also reflected in Nalgonda's high overall participation.

Nalgonda serves as the headquarters for the Nalgonda district and is a major urban hub located approximately 90 kilometres from Hyderabad. The corporation is divided into 48 wards, which are categorised based on demographics, including Scheduled Caste (SC), Backward Class (BC), and General categories. For example, Ward No. 2 is reserved for SC candidates, while Ward No. 44 and 46 fall under the BC category.