The BJP claimed it had crossed the “magic figure” required to take over the reins of the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation (MCK), the results of which were announced on Friday.
The side emerged as the single largest side in the MCK by winning 30 divisions out of a total of 66 divisions.
According to party sources, two newly elected corporators, including an independent corporator and an AIFB corporator, joined the BJP in the presence of Union Home Minister Bandi Sanjay soon after the results were declared in Karimnagar late on Friday evening. Sources in the BJP said that two more independent corporators – V. Kavitha and M. Ganesh – joined the BJP in Hyderabad on Saturday (February 14) evening.
Party sources added that the BJP will win the posts of mayor and deputy mayor in the indirect elections to be held on February 16.
Mr. Sanjay, who represents Karimnagar in the Lok Sabha, can vote in the MCK mayoral election as an ex-officio member.
Published – 14 Feb 2026 22:31 IST