Tragedy Strikes Telangana Municipal Elections: BJP Candidate Yellamma Passes Away

• BJP candidate Yellamma from Lakshmepet's 10th ward in Mancherial district passed away due to illness.
• Her health deteriorated on the day of vote counting for the Telangana Municipal Elections 2026.
• The news caused deep sadness among family, party leaders, and workers, and a somber atmosphere at the counting center.
• Election officials clarified that vote counting will proceed as usual, as per election rules, despite the candidate's death.
• If Yellamma had won, the ward seat would be declared vacant, leading to a special by-election.