Telangana Municipal Elections Set for Feb 11

Hyderabad, Telangana, India – The Telangana State Election Commission announced on Tuesday the schedule for municipal elections across the state, setting polling for February 11 in a single phase for seven municipal corporations and 116 municipalities covering 2,996 wards. Results will be declared on February 13, following the expiration of the current terms for these local bodies.

The election process begins with the issuance of the official notification on January 28, when nominations will open. Candidates have until January 30 to file their papers, with scrutiny scheduled for January 31 and the last date for withdrawal of candidatures on February 3. State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini outlined the timeline during a briefing, emphasizing that all arrangements are in place for free, fair, and peaceful polls. Registered voters total 5.243 million, including about 2.562 million men, 2.68 million women, and 640 others. Kumudini urged eligible voters to participate on election day.

The decision to expedite the elections stems from a January 18 cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy in Medaram, Mulugu district. Officials were directed to complete preparations...