Telangana Municipal Elections Likely in February as Reservation Process Finalised
Telangana municipal elections likely in February as the state government finalises reservation for wards, chairpersons, and mayors; final voter list released.
Hyderabad: With municipal elections on the horizon in Telangana, the state government has finalised reservations for municipal wards, chairperson posts, and mayor positions. The move has set the stage for the long-awaited urban local body elections across the state.
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Municipal Poll Notification Expected Soon
According to official sources, the announcement of Telangana municipal elections is likely in the first week of February. A formal notification is expected to be issued within the next two weeks, paving the way for election-related activities.
Reservation Orders Issued
Municipal Administration Secretary T K Sridevi issued reservation-related orders over the past two days. The reservation process has been completed in line with established legal and constitutional norms.
Basis of Reservation Allocation
- SC and ST reservations: Based on the 2011 Census
- Backward Classes (BC): As per the Dedicated Backward Classes Commission report
- Women reservation: 50% reservation in accordance with the Telangana State Municipalities Act, 2019
Reservations Finalised for Urban Local Bodies
So far, reservations have been finalised for:
- 121 Municipalities
- 10 Municipal Corporations
Officials said the Telangana State Election Commission is preparing to release the election schedule for:
- 117 Municipalities
- 6 Municipal Corporations
The remaining urban local bodies are yet to go to polls due to ongoing legal and administrative issues.
Final Voter List Released
The State Election Commission has also released the final voter list for urban areas in Telangana.
Urban Voter Statistics
- Total voters: 52.43 lakh
- Male voters: 25.62 lakh
- Female voters: 26.8 lakh
- Third gender voters: 640
With the voter list finalised and reservations completed, the administrative groundwork for municipal elections is now complete.
Political Activity Gains Momentum
Political circles have described the development as significant. All major political parties have begun intensifying their preparations, viewing the municipal elections as a crucial test of public mood ahead of future state-level contests.
All Set for Urban Poll Battle
With reservations finalised and voters’ rolls published, Telangana’s urban political arena is fully prepared for the upcoming municipal elections. The official announcement is now eagerly awaited by parties, candidates, and voters alike.
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