Medchal-Malkajgiri district witnessed heightened political interest following the Aliabad Municipality elections, where a hung verdict emerged. Out of 20 wards, Congress secured 8, BRS 7, BJP 3, BSP 1, and independent candidate Gade Venkatesh won one ward. With no party achieving a clear majority, both Congress and BRS are actively negotiating to gain Venkatesh’s support.
Independent Candidate Holds Key to Chairmanship
Venkatesh stated that he would back the party that offers him the municipal chairman position, leaving the final outcome uncertain. This has made the post-election scenario closely watched by political observers.
Counting Center Tensions Escalate
Tensions flared when Congress and BRS candidates reportedly tried to block Venkatesh from entering the counting center. Police intervened to ensure his access, further intensifying the political drama and highlighting the competitive stakes in Aliabad Municipality.