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Telangana Municipal Polls: CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Cast Votes

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka cast their votes in the state's municipal elections. Polling is underway for 116 municipalities and seven corporations, with over 52 lakh voters eligible to decide the fate of nearly 13,000 candidates. The State Election Commission has deployed extensive polling staff and arranged webcasting at all centres. Major political parties, including Congress, BRS, and BJP, have fielded thousands of candidates across the wards.

Key Points: Telangana Municipal Elections Voting Underway

  • Polling for 123 urban local bodies
  • Over 52 lakh eligible voters
  • 12,944 candidates in fray
  • Webcasting at all polling centres
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Telangana Municipal polls: CM Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM cast votes

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka cast votes in municipal polls. Over 52 lakh voters decide 12,944 candidates' fate.

"She said voters can download the voter slips through SEC website or TE-POLL app. - State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini"

Hyderabad, Feb 11

Telangana Chief Minster A. Revanth Reddy and Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka cast their votes for the municipal elections on Wednesday.

The Chief Minster reached Kodangal in Vikarabad district by a helicopter from Hyderabad and cast his vote at a polling centre at Zilla Parishad High School.

Revanth Reddy, who represents Kodangal Assembly constituency, exercised his franchise for elections to Kodangal municipality.

After his return to Hyderabad from Kodangal, the Chief Minister will leave for New Delhi, where he is scheduled to meet top Congress leaders.

Polling was underway for municipal elections in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana amid tight security.

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka cast his vote in Madhira municipality in Khammam district.

Ministers exercised their franchise in their respective districts. Labour Minister G. Vivek polled his vote in Mancherial.

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president cast his vote at a polling centre in Nizamabad.

BJP MP from Nizamabad D. Arvind also cast his vote for Nizamabad Municipal Corporation.

The polling, which began at 7 a.m. at 8,191 polling stations in all municipalities and corporations, will end at 5 p.m.

A total of 52,17,413 voters are eligible to cast their votes in 2,981 wards in the 123 urban local bodies.

The SEC has deployed 1,379 Returning Officers and 41,773 polling staff for the polling process. It has arranged webcasting at all polling centres.

State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini has appealed to all voters to exercise their franchise. She said voters can download the voter slips through SEC website or TE-POLL app.

A total of 12,944 candidates are testing their political fortunes in these elections.

Polling was on for 2,569 wards in 116 municipalities. Twelve candidates in nine municipalities have been elected unopposed.

A total of 10,719 candidates are in the fray 116 municipalities. They include 2,358 candidates of ruling Congress party, 2,478 of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and 2,252 of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Polling was on for 412 wards in seven municipal corporations. Candidates in two wards in Mahabubnagar and Ramagundam were elected unopposed.

Authorities have set up 2,174 polling centres in seven corporations. As many as 2,225 candidates are in fray in these corporations. They include 410 candidates of Congress, 401 of BRS and 382 of BJP.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The CM flying to his constituency to vote shows he values his roots. Local elections are the foundation of democracy. Hope the process remains peaceful and the results reflect the people's true choice.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the three-party contest here. Over 12,000 candidates! That's a lot of choice for voters. Webcasting at all centers is a good step for transparency. Hope voter turnout is high.
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Arjun K
While it's good to see leaders voting, I hope after the elections, the focus shifts from political symbolism to actual work. Our municipalities need urgent upgrades in infrastructure. The real test begins after the results.
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Karthik V
The numbers are staggering - 52 lakh voters, 41k polling staff. A massive exercise in democracy. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 Hope the elected representatives remember that they are servants of the public, not masters.
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Nisha Z
The CM voting in Kodangal and then immediately flying to Delhi to meet top Congress leaders says a lot about priorities. Local elections are important, but the high command culture is still strong. A bit disappointing.

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