Municipal elections Telangana likely in February after cabinet nod

Municipal elections Telangana | Hyderabad, Jan. 19: The Telangana government has formally set the stage for municipal elections Telangana, giving a clear political signal across the state.

The decision was taken during a state cabinet meeting held on Sunday at Medaram, in the presence of Sammakka Saralamma.

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Following the meeting, the Telangana government decided to conduct municipal elections in February and has written to the Election Commission in this regard.

With the official election schedule likely to be announced within the next three days, the political atmosphere across the state has suddenly intensified.

The cabinet meeting held at Medaram carried strong symbolic value, as key decisions affecting grassroots governance were taken there.

Along with municipal elections Telangana, the cabinet also approved important matters such as district reorganisation.

These decisions are expected to have a direct impact on local administration and political alignments in the coming weeks. As a result, parties have already shifted focus to local body politics.

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The government has already finalised reservations for mayor and chairperson posts in 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations across Telangana.

Therefore, election activity has picked up pace in several urban centres. Aspirants have begun lobbying actively for party tickets.

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Meanwhile, senior leaders have become the focal point for hopeful candidates seeking nominations. This early mobilisation indicates the high stakes involved in the upcoming municipal elections Telangana.

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At the same time, political parties are recalibrating their strategies. The ruling Congress is keen to capture control of municipalities whose terms have ended.

On the other hand, opposition parties such as the BRS and BJP are preparing counter-strategies to retain or regain their urban influence. As urban voters often shape broader political narratives, all parties view these elections as a crucial test of strength.

Meanwhile, the Election Commission is expected to act swiftly on the government’s communication. Once the schedule is announced, the model code of conduct will come into force.

This will further accelerate political activity at the grassroots level. Party meetings, candidate selection, and campaign planning are likely to dominate the political landscape.

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Overall, the cabinet’s decision has triggered a full-fledged local body election mode in Telangana. With municipal elections Telangana likely in February, the coming days will be politically significant, setting the tone for future electoral battles in the state.

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