Hyderabad, February 13,2026
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has demonstrated significant strength in the recently concluded municipal elections across Telangana, securing a notable presence in several municipalities and corporations, particularly in areas with substantial Muslim minority populations.
In its first major statewide contest beyond its traditional Hyderabad stronghold, the party, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, won 48 councillors in municipalities and 22 corporators in municipal corporations, totaling 70 seats. This performance underscores AIMIM’s growing influence in minority-dominated regions.
Key highlights include strong showings in:
- Bhainsa Municipality (Nirmal district): AIMIM emerged as the single largest party with 12 wards out of 26. The BJP secured 6, Congress 1, and 7 independents won. AIMIM is just two seats short of a majority for the chairperson post. Efforts are underway, including outreach by Owaisi, to secure support from two rebel candidates (who won after being denied tickets by AIMIM: Bibi Kutija Siddiqua and Farhana Begum) and the Congress councilor. Meanwhile, reports suggest five independents have pledged support to the BJP, creating intense suspense over the chairperson election.
- Bodhan Municipality: AIMIM dominated with 12 wards.
- Adilabad: 6 wards.
- Nirmal: 3 wards.
- Other municipalities such as Zaheerabad (2), Narayanpet (2), Jagtial (2), and single wins in Sangareddy, Kaghaznagar, Gadwal, Kohir, Kodangal, Vikarabad, Armoor, Tandur, and Banswada.
In municipal corporations:
- Nizamabad Municipal Corporation: AIMIM secured 14 corporators, positioning it as a potential kingmaker since no party achieved an outright majority. The party could play a decisive role in the mayor election.
- Additional wins include 3 each in Karimnagar and Mahbubnagar, and 2 in Nalgonda.
Owaisi’s door-to-door campaign strategy in minority-concentrated areas has paid off, expanding AIMIM’s footprint beyond the Old City of Hyderabad. The party is increasingly positioning itself for post-poll alliances to influence leadership positions in hung local bodies.
The suspense in Bhainsa, in particular, highlights the fluid post-election dynamics, with rebel factors, independent allegiances, and cross-party negotiations likely to determine outcomes in key urban local bodies. Overall, AIMIM’s results affirm its role as a formidable force in Telangana’s minority politics.
