Congress Sweeps Telangana Municipal Polls; Minister Uttam Credits Welfare Push
Congress sweeps Telangana municipal polls as Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy credits welfare schemes and stronger organisation for the development-driven victory.

Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy on Friday said the Congress parties near clean sweep in the Telangana municipal polls proves strong public backing for the government’s welfare-driven governance and improved party organisation.
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Welfare Schemes Power the Victory
Congratulating party leaders and workers, the Minister said the results show overwhelming public confidence in Congress initiatives. He credited a focused welfare push that expanded outreach among urban voters, including:
- Free distribution of fine rice
- Free bus travel for women
- Indiramma housing
- Timely water release for agriculture
- Bumper harvests and record paddy procurement
“These programmes created massive outreach, clearly reflected in the municipal results,” he said.
Stronger Organisation, United Effort
Uttam Kumar Reddy said Congress is now better organised than ever, with united efforts by leaders and cadres translating into a decisive mandate across urban local bodies.
Mid-Term Endorsement of Governance
Calling the outcome a mid-term endorsement of the Congress government since late 2023, the Minister said the party secured dominant leads in most municipalities, with only a few pockets in North Telangana as exceptions.
Big Wins in Suryapet District
Highlighting district-wise performance, he said Congress recorded strong victories in Suryapet:
- Huzurnagar: Congress 19/28 wards
- Nereducherla: Congress 9 wards
- Kodad: Congress 26/35 wards
- Suryapet Municipality: Congress 31/48 wards
Public Trust Drives Momentum
The Minister said the municipal sweep underlines growing confidence in the government’s development and welfare agenda, calling it a sustained public endorsement.
The Congress municipal poll sweep, Uttam Kumar Reddy said, reflects people’s trust in welfare-led development and signals continued momentum across Telangana.
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