GHMC Election Results 2020 updates: TRS all set to retain, BJP pips Owaisi’s AIMIM to second spot

Updated: Friday, December 4, 2020, 22:33 [IST]

Hyderabad, Dec 04: The ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi emerged as the single-largest party, winning 55 of the 150 seats, in the closely fought Hyderabad municipal elections. Backed by a high-octane campaign involving its top guns, the BJP pushed the AIMIM to the third spot, while the Congress won only two so far.

GHMC election result 2020: Counting to begin at 8am today

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Dec 04, 2020, 10:32 PM IST

We will fight the BJP in a democratic way. We are confident that people of Telangana will stop BJP from expanding its footprints in the state: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad

Dec 04, 2020, 10:32 PM IST

We have won on 44 seats in Hyderabad GHMC elections. I have spoken to all newly elected corporators and asked them to begin their work from tomorrow itself: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad

Dec 04, 2020, 10:24 PM IST

Signalling its emergence as a dominant force in Telangana, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 46 seats in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) polls to deny the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) a clear majority. Though the TRS was heading to retain power in the 150-member municipal body with lead in 70 divisions at around 4 p.m., the scene changed dramatically with BJP racing ahead in divisions where it was locked in neck-and-neck battle with the TRS.

Dec 04, 2020, 10:24 PM IST

TRS wins 55 seats, BJP-48, AIMIM-44 and Congress-2

Dec 04, 2020, 10:24 PM IST

The historic result for BJP in Hyderabad GHMC elections shows people's unequivocal support towards PM Modi's development & governance model. I want to thank the people of Hyderabad. The people of Hyderabad have made it clear what will be the results of the Telangana assembly elections (2023). I can say with confidence that people of Telangana have decided to say goodbye to the corrupt KCR government: JP Nadda, President, Bharatiya Janata Party

Dec 04, 2020, 8:51 PM IST

elangana: BJP leaders, including MoS (Home) G Kishan Reddy and party's state chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, distribute sweets and celebrate in Hyderabad following their party's performance in GHMC Elections

Dec 04, 2020, 8:50 PM IST

Telangana: BJP leaders, including MoS (Home) G Kishan Reddy and party's state chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, distribute sweets and celebrate in Hyderabad following their party's performance in GHMC Elections

Dec 04, 2020, 8:49 PM IST

I thank people of Hyderabad who chose TRS as the single largest party to represent them in Council. Result is certainly not what we expected, we're short of 20-25 seats. We lost about 10-12 divisions with extremely narrow margin: KT Rama Rao, Telangana minister

Dec 04, 2020, 8:49 PM IST

Gratitude to the people of Telangana for reposing faith in PM Narendra Modi led BJP’s politics of development, tweets Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Dec 04, 2020, 8:13 PM IST

Today's results indicate that we have blessings of the people in our efforts to bring BJP govt in Telangana in 2023 elections. TRS has failed, people are against their dynasty rule & corruption. People have paved a way for a BJP govt in Telangana, in the days to come: MoS (Home)

Dec 04, 2020, 8:13 PM IST

TRS had 99 seats in Hyderabad, this has come down to 55 now. We had 4 seats and we have won 50 as of now. The number of seats of AIMIM has also gone down, the same goes for TRS. BJP has today emerged as a strong party: MoS (Home) G Kishan Reddy

Dec 04, 2020, 8:12 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders celebrate the party's performance

Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party leaders celebrate the party's performance in #GHMCElections pic.twitter.com/qxCeMuA1r0
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2020

Dec 04, 2020, 8:12 PM IST

N Uttam Kumar Reddy resigns from the post of President of Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee

Dec 04, 2020, 6:45 PM IST

Results of 132 of total 150 wards declared

TRS wins 53 seats, BJP 35, AIMIM 42 and Congress 2

Dec 04, 2020, 6:44 PM IST

TRS candidate Poojitha Jagadeeshwar wins in Hafeezpet division

Dec 04, 2020, 5:20 PM IST

Results of 75 wards officially announced:

TRS wins 26, AIMIM 31, BJP 16 and Congress 2

Dec 04, 2020, 5:16 PM IST

TRS candidate R Manjula is leading in Chandangar after first round counting

Dec 04, 2020, 5:15 PM IST

TRS candidate Sabiha Begum wins in Allapur division

Dec 04, 2020, 5:15 PM IST

BJP's Bukka Bhagyalakshmi has secured a victory in Moosarambagh constituency.

Dec 04, 2020, 5:15 PM IST

AIMIM's Nasreen Sultana has won from Moghalpura constituency, TNM reported.

Dec 04, 2020, 5:14 PM IST

As of 4:00 pm, the TRS is leading in 72 seats while the BJP is leading in 34. Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM is at the second position so far with leads in 40 seats, while the Congress is leading in three.

Dec 04, 2020, 4:54 PM IST

Results of 56 wards officially announced

TRS wins 22, AIMIM 23, BJP 9 and Congress 2

Dec 04, 2020, 4:54 PM IST

TRS candidate Kolukula Jagan wins in Jagatgirigutta division

Dec 04, 2020, 4:13 PM IST

Results of 26 wards officially announced: TRS wins 12, AIMIM 11, BJP 1 and Congress 2

Dec 04, 2020, 4:07 PM IST

TRS party candidate Budda Vijay Shekhar Goud wins in Rangareddy Nagar Division.

Dec 04, 2020, 4:07 PM IST

Results of 23 wards officially announced: TRS wins 11, AIMIM 10 BJP 1 and Congress 1.

Dec 04, 2020, 4:07 PM IST

TRS candidate Swarna Raj wins from Kapra division

Dec 04, 2020, 3:46 PM IST

TRS leads in 71 seats, AIMIM 43, BJP 34 and Congress 2.

Dec 04, 2020, 3:45 PM IST

TRS is winning in most seats. As voting was by paper ballot we have to wait 3-4 hours to get exact numbers. I believe BJP numbers will further decline & heavy support for TRS will surface. We'll have our mayor & do public works uninterrupted: TRS leader K Kavitha.

Dec 04, 2020, 3:39 PM IST

It's official: TRS wins 7, AIMIM 7 and Congress 1

Dec 04, 2020, 9:25 am IST

The lead up to the polling witnessed a vociferous campaign by the parties. Bolstered by its victory in the recent bypoll to Dubbak Assembly constituency, the BJP conducted a spirited campaign to win the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) polls to boost its chances in the 2023 Assembly polls.

Dec 04, 2020, 9:26 am IST

Top leaders, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, party president J P Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Ministers Prakash Javadekar, Smriti Irani and MoS (Home) G Kishan Reddy, who is Lok Sabha member from Secunderabad, party MP and BJYM national president Tejasvi Surya participated in the campaign.

Dec 04, 2020, 9:26 am IST

The BJP highlighted the TRS's "alliance" with the AIMIM and sought votes to provide clean and transparent administration in the city. The TRS, however, denied any alliance with the AIMIM.

Dec 04, 2020, 9:26 am IST

. The TRS's campaign was led by its working president and state Municipal Administration Minister K T Rama Rao, while party supremo and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao addressed a public meeting. The state's ruling party has deployed several state Ministers and legislators for canvassing in the city.

Dec 04, 2020, 9:26 am IST

As per initial trends, The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 30 seats while the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 11 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 9:32 am IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 40 seats while the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 14 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 9:48 am IST

"We are expecting to win over 100 seats. Although many big leaders from BJP came to campaign and made many false claims, I'm happy that people of Hyderabad did not believe in them & reposed their faith in KCR's leadership," said Telangana Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, reported news agency ANI.

Dec 04, 2020, 10:06 am IST

As per trends at 10 am, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 80 seats while the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 29 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 10:26 am IST

Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM leads in 13 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 10:28 am IST

The transformation has started in the state of Telangana. You have seen Lok Sabha election results then Dubbaka by-election & now GHMC. Let us wait till the evening, but it is clear message to TRS that people want change: Telangana BJP MP D Arvind.

Dec 04, 2020, 10:36 am IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 85 seats, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 30 while AIMIM in 16 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 11:02 am IST

BL Santosh, BJP's General Secretary congratulated the party members of the state for the initial leads.

WELDONE BHAGYANAGAR ......!!!! Great going team @BJP4Telangana You made a mark .
— B L Santhosh (@blsanthosh) December 4, 2020

Dec 04, 2020, 11:13 am IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 88 seats, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 32 while AIMIM in 17 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 11:44 am IST

Thank you Hyderabad, says Khushbhu

Results of #GHMCElections2020 in Telengana clearly shows what people want. We have nothing to say. Complete trust in @BJP4India in @narendramodi ji is for all to see. Thank you Hyderabad. And hyderabadis. Miyan n begum saahibas, aap logaan dil Jeet liye. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️
— KhushbuSundar ❤️ (@khushsundar) December 4, 2020

Dec 04, 2020, 12:03 pm IST

As the initial trends have suggested, BJP has set its place as a dominant force in the state and is now ready to give TRS a run for its money: BJP general secretary Y Satya Kumar.

Dec 04, 2020, 12:14 pm IST

The first round results of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Election are coming out. The TRS party is leading in the first round results.

Dec 04, 2020, 12:14 pm IST

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leading in 31 seats, AIMIM 20 while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 15 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 12:15 pm IST

AIMIM's Majid Hussain has registered his victory in Mehdipatnam ward.

Dec 04, 2020, 12:33 pm IST

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leading in 52 seats, AIMIM 23 while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 21 seats.

Dec 04, 2020, 12:49 pm IST

TRS candidate Raj Kumar Patel wins in Yousufguda division.

Dec 04, 2020, 1:51 pm IST

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is leading in 62 seats, AIMIM 31, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 22 and Congress in 3 seats.