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Telangana Municipal Polls Set for Feb 11: Key Dates and Voter Details

The State Election Commission has announced that elections for seven Municipal Corporations and 116 municipalities in Telangana will be held on February 11. The nomination process begins on January 28, with the final list of candidates to be published on February 3. Over 52.43 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes across 2,996 wards in these urban local bodies. The counting of votes is scheduled for February 13, while elections for the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and five other municipalities will be held separately at a later date.

Key Points: Telangana Municipal Elections Schedule Announced for Feb 11

  • Polls for 123 urban local bodies on Feb 11
  • Over 52.43 lakh eligible voters
  • Nomination process from Jan 28 to Feb 3
  • Results to be declared on Feb 13
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Municipal elections in Telangana to be held on February 11

State Election Commission announces Feb 11 polls for 7 corporations & 116 municipalities in Telangana. Details on schedule, voters, and reservations.

"Polling will be held on February 11. Re-polling, if any, will be conducted on February 12. Counting of votes will be taken up on February 13. - State Election Commission"

Hyderabad, Jan 27

Elections for seven Municipal Corporations and 116 municipalities in Telangana will be held on February 11, the State Election Commission announced on Tuesday.

State Election Commissioner I. Rani Kumudini released the schedule for municipal elections after a meeting with all district Collectors and Superintendents of Police.

As per the schedule, the election notice will be issued by the returning officer concerned on January 28. The same day, ward-wise electoral rolls of urban local bodies will be displayed.

January 30 is the last date for filing of nominations, while scrutiny of the nominations will be taken up the next day.

The State Election Commissioner said the list of validly nominated candidates will be published on January 31, while appeals against rejection of nominations can be filed on February 1. The appeals will be disposed of the next day.

She said February 3 will be the last date for withdrawal of candidatures. The same day, the final list of contesting candidates will be published.

Polling will be held on February 11. Re-polling, if any, will be conducted on February 12. Counting of votes will be taken up on February 13.

A total of 52.43 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in the municipal elections. They comprise 25.62 lakh males, 26.80 lakh females, and 640 others.

There are 2,996 wards in these 123 urban local bodies. The SEC will set up 8,203 polling stations and arrange 16,031 ballot boxes for polling.

The state poll body will also arrange 137 strong rooms and 136 counting centres.

Out of 2,996 wards, 864 have been reserved for women (unreserved). The number of unreserved wards in the general category is 647.

The government has reserved 463 seats for Backward Classes (general) and 391 for Backward Classes (women). Similarly, 254 seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes (general) and 190 for the Scheduled Castes (women). For Scheduled Tribes (general), 147 wards have been reserved. Another 40 seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes (women).

The elections for three other corporations, including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), and five municipalities, will be held later.

- IANS

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Priya S
Municipal elections are crucial for local development. With over 52 lakh voters, it's a massive exercise. I appreciate the transparency in the schedule. Hope the candidates focus on real issues like sanitation, water, and roads.
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Rohit P
Why is GHMC election held later? It's the biggest corporation. This piecemeal approach seems odd. Otherwise, the preparations look thorough with so many polling stations. Fingers crossed for a high voter turnout.
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Anjali F
The number of wards reserved for women is a positive step. Local governance needs more women's participation. My only request to the SEC is to ensure strict enforcement of the model code of conduct from day one.
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David E
Interesting to see the detailed breakdown of voters and reservations. The process seems very organized, similar to what we have back home. Wishing Telangana a peaceful and successful election.
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Karthik V
The timeline is tight! Nomination filing ends on 30th, scrutiny on 31st. Candidates need to be on their toes. Hope the authorities are prepared to handle any last-minute rush or disputes efficiently. Jai Telangana!

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