MLC Dayakar refutes Bandi’s allegations, says BJP lacks clear mandate in Karimnagar

Published - February 14, 2026 08:26 pm IST - HYDERABAD Congress MLC Addanki Dayakar dismissed Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s allegations regarding political deals in the Karimnagar Municipal Corporation, asserting that the BJP had not secured a clear mandate despite emerging as the single-largest party. Speaking to reporters at Gandhi Bhavan here on Saturday, Mr. Dayakar said that despite all the hype and provocations from the Union Minister, the BJP had failed to secure the magic number required to claim the Mayor’s post outright.