When Will Telangana's Rural Local Body Elections Be Held?
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Synopsis
Telangana is gearing up for its rural local body elections set for October and November. With over 1.67 crore voters participating, the State Election Commission has laid out a detailed five-phase schedule. This is a crucial electoral event, ensuring local governance reflects the people's voice.
Key Takeaways
- The Telangana rural local body elections will occur in five phases.
- Polling dates are set for October 23, 27, 31, November 4, and 8.
- More than 1.67 crore voters will participate.
- Voting will involve traditional ballot boxes and papers.
- Strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct is expected.
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (NationPress) The elections for rural local bodies in Telangana are set to take place across five phases during October and November, as announced by the State Election Commission on Monday.
Voting will occur for Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs), and Gram Panchayats.
Polling for the MPTCs and ZPTCs is scheduled in two phases on October 23 and 27, while the Gram Panchayats will have elections in three phases on October 31, November 4, and November 8.
More than 1.67 crore voters are expected to participate in these elections. State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini revealed this eagerly awaited election timeline.
The counting of votes for ZPTCs and MPTCs will occur on November 11, whereas the counting for gram panchayats will commence post-polling.
The elections will be held across 565 mandals in 31 districts. Polling will involve 565 ZPTCs, 5,749 MPTCs, 12,733 gram panchayats, and 1,12,288 wards.
Voting will utilize ballot boxes and ballot papers, with ballot boxes borrowed from Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh.
The State Election Commissioner announced that the voter demographic includes 1,67,03,168 individuals, consisting of 81,65,894 males, 85,36,770 females, and 504 others.
The SEC urged all voters and candidates to adhere strictly to the Model Code of Conduct to ensure a smooth and fair election process.
It’s worth noting that elections will not be conducted for 14 MPTCs, 27 gram panchayats, and 246 wards due to judicial stay orders.
She mentioned that the High Court has instructed the SEC to complete the election process by September 30. The SEC has petitioned for a 45-day extension from that date.
Rani Kumudini confirmed that all pre-election preparations are complete.
The government issued comprehensive guidelines on reservations for Mandal, Zilla Parishads, and Gram Panchayats through two GOs on September 26.
On September 27, the SEC convened a meeting with top state officials, including the Chief Secretary and DGP, to review election arrangements.
Point of View
The upcoming rural local body elections in Telangana represent a pivotal moment for democratic engagement and local governance. The emphasis on free and fair elections aligns with the nation's commitment to uphold democratic values, ensuring that local voices are heard and represented.
NationPress
29/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the schedule for the Telangana local body elections?
The elections will be conducted in five phases: MPTCs and ZPTCs on October 23 and 27, and Gram Panchayats on October 31, November 4, and November 8.
How many voters are eligible to vote?
Over 1.67 crore voters are eligible to participate in the elections.
Why won't elections be held for certain positions?
Elections will not occur for 14 MPTCs, 27 gram panchayats, and 246 wards due to court stay orders.
