The results of the 2026 Telangana municipal elections mark another milestone in the Congress’s steady political consolidation in Telangana. However, a comparison between 2020 and 2026 also highlights why the present Congress victory carries deeper political meaning. This gap is striking when viewed against the backdrop of the 2023 Assembly elections, where the difference between the two parties was just 2%. The scale of the Congress victory is evident in seat distribution too. Transforming the present momentum into a second Assembly victory will depend on whether the Congress is able to address its weaknesses.

Source: The Hindu February 24, 2026 07:12 UTC