In Hyderabad, initial trends from news channels indicate that the BJP is leading in nine out of the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies in Telangana, with the ruling Congress ahead in four seats. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi is leading in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency. The counting of votes commenced at 8 am across the state following the single-phase election held on May 13 for the 17 Lok Sabha seats.