Telangana civic polls: Congress sweep boosts Revanth, BRS totters, BJP routed

In a major political development, the Congress has surged ahead in the Telangana civic polls, delivering a decisive boost to Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and pushing the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) onto the defensive. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suffered a significant setback, managing to stay competitive only in a handful of urban bodies.

Congress dominates urban bodies

According to the latest trends and results:

Congress is leading in 70 municipalities and four municipal corporations

BRS is leading in 15 municipalities

BJP is leading in one municipality and two corporations

The results signal a strong consolidation of urban voters behind the Congress, particularly in towns that were earlier considered BRS strongholds.

Big boost for Revanth Reddy

The sweeping performance is being seen as a direct endorsement of Revanth Reddy’s governance and the Congress government’s early welfare and administrative initiatives. Party leaders described the outcome as a “vote of confidence” in the state leadership.

The victory also strengthens Reddy’s position within the party at both the state and national levels, especially as Congress looks to expand its footprint in southern India.

BRS on the back foot

For the BRS, led by former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao, the civic poll outcome raises concerns about its urban base. The party, which once dominated Telangana’s municipal landscape, appears to be struggling to retain voter loyalty after losing power in the Assembly elections.

Political observers say the results may trigger introspection within the BRS regarding leadership strategy and grassroots mobilisation.

BJP fails to gain ground

Despite aggressive campaigning, the BJP’s limited leads suggest it has not been able to convert its national momentum into substantial urban gains in Telangana. The party’s performance is likely to prompt a reassessment of its state strategy ahead of future electoral battles.

What it means

The civic poll sweep consolidates Congress’ hold over Telangana’s urban governance structure and reinforces its political momentum. For the opposition, especially the BRS, the results serve as a warning sign that regaining lost ground will require significant recalibration.