Politics in Telangana is a wild ride. Honestly, just when you think you’ve figured out the rhythm of the Revanth Reddy-led Congress government, a set of MLC results drops and flips the narrative. Most people focus on the big Assembly elections, but the "Elder’s House" or the Legislative Council is where the real chess is played. It’s where power is cemented or slowly drained.
If you’ve been tracking the Telangana MLC election results, you know it’s been a rough patch for the ruling Congress recently. Despite holding the reins in the Assembly, the party faced a massive reality check in the graduates' and teachers' constituencies. Specifically, the results from early 2025 showed that the urban, educated voter base isn't just handing out free passes. The BJP-backed candidates literally swept the floor in areas where Congress expected to coast.
The 2025 Reality Check: BJP’s North Telangana Surge
The Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates’ seat was a nail-biter. Like, genuinely tense. Chinnamile Anji Reddy, backed by the BJP, pulled off a win that sent shockwaves through Gandhi Bhavan. He secured 78,635 votes after a grueling second-preference count. It took three days of counting. Three days! The Congress candidate, Narender Reddy, trailed with 73,644 votes. This wasn't just a loss for the party; it was a personal blow to the Chief Minister, who had campaigned aggressively in Mancherial and Karimnagar.
Why does this matter? Because graduates are a tough crowd. They care about jobs, notifications, and the "Revanth Reddy mark" on administration. The win by Malka Komaraiah in the Teachers' constituency for the same region only hammered the point home. The BJP basically captured the intellectual and academic narrative in North Telangana.
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Recent Winners and the Shift in Power
- Chinnamile Anji Reddy (BJP-backed): Won the Medak-Nizamabad-Adilabad-Karimnagar Graduates’ seat.
- Malka Komaraiah (BJP-backed): Won the corresponding Teachers’ seat, defeating seasoned union leaders.
- Pingili Sripal Reddy (PRTU): Claimed the Nalgonda-Khammam-Warangal Teachers’ seat.
- Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan Effendi (AIMIM): Retained the Hyderabad Local Authorities' seat with 63 votes.
Local Authorities: The AIMIM Stronghold
While the BJP was busy causing upsets in the north, Hyderabad remained... well, Hyderabad. In the Local Authorities Constituency (LAC) polls, Mirza Riyaz Ul Hassan Effendi from AIMIM didn't just win; he dominated. He secured 63 out of the 88 votes polled.
It's interesting to note that neither Congress nor BRS even bothered to field candidates there. They basically gave AIMIM a walkover. That says a lot about the current political alliances or lack thereof in the capital. If you’re a local corporator or an ex-officio member (MLA/MP), your vote carries the weight of gold here.
The Current State of the Council (2026)
As of January 2026, the Telangana Legislative Council is a bit of a jigsaw puzzle. We’ve got vacancies and fresh faces.
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The BRS still holds a significant chunk with 18 seats. Congress is catching up with 12, but they are far from a majority.
The BJP has 3, AIMIM has 2, and there’s a lone CPI member.
One big headline that just hit the wires this month: Kalvakuntla Kavitha has officially resigned. The Council Chairman, Gutha Sukender Reddy, accepted her resignation from the Nizamabad Local Authorities seat on January 6, 2026. This leaves a massive void and sets the stage for yet another high-stakes by-election.
Why These Results Are Different
Unlike the Assembly where you just tick a box, the Telangana MLC election results are decided by "Preference Voting." It's complicated. You rank candidates 1, 2, 3. If no one hits the magic number (50% + 1) in the first round, they start eliminating the bottom-tier candidates and redistributing their second-preference votes. This is exactly how Anji Reddy won. He didn't win on the first count. He won because he was the "second choice" for enough people.
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What This Means for You
If you're a graduate or a teacher in Telangana, your vote in these elections is arguably more "direct" than in a general election. You are voting for someone to represent your specific professional struggles. The recent wins by BJP-backed candidates suggest a massive wave of dissatisfaction among the state's employees and job seekers regarding the pace of government recruitment.
Actionable Insights for the Next Cycle:
- Register Early: Many graduates miss out because they aren't on the specific MLC voter rolls. Check the CEO Telangana portal.
- Understand the Quota: If you see "Second Preference Count" in the news, don't panic. It’s just the system making sure the winner has broad support.
- Watch the Vacancies: With Kavitha’s seat now vacant, keep an eye on the Nizamabad LAC notification. It will be a litmus test for the BRS's remaining strength.
The power dynamic in the Council is shifting. The Congress is trying to fill nominated seats through the Governor to tip the scales, but the "elected" seats are proving to be a much tougher battleground. Watch the upcoming by-elections closely. They tell the real story of what the "intellectual" heart of Telangana is thinking.
Stay updated on the official Telangana Legislature website or the Kamareddy district portal for the next round of notifications and schedule dates.