New Delhi, February 13 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday hailed the party's resounding victory in the municipal elections in Telangana, stating that the mandate reflects the people's trust.
In a boost to the A Revanth Reddy-led government, the Congress in Telangana secured a resounding victory in the municipal elections on Friday, while the BRS and the BJP also made their presence felt.
Out of the total 2,582 wards in 116 municipalities where elections were held on February 11, the Congress won more than 1,300 wards, followed by the BRS (around 700 wards) and the BJP (around 275 wards).
In a post on X, Kharge said, "I am grateful to the dedicated grassroots workers of @INCTelangana for their commendable victory in the Telangana local body elections. This mandate reflects the people's trust."
The Congress government remains committed to its solemn affirmation of a "Prajala Telangana" – a state where social justice, economic empowerment, and continuous progress are assured for all its 3.8 crore people, the Congress chief said.
In the seven municipal corporations that went to the polls, the Congress won three and was leading in one, while the BJP secured a majority of seats in Karimnagar and Nizamabad. The Congress and the CPI were engaged in a fierce contest in the Kothagudem municipal corporation.
