Telangana’s civic polls are underway, marking a pivotal day for urban governance. Amid stringent security, voting is active in 116 municipalities and seven corporations, where 52,17,413 voters decide fates across 2,981 wards. Starting 7 AM at 8,191 booths, the process wraps at 5 PM, backed by SEC’s robust setup.
Deployment includes thousands of personnel, full webcasting, and digital tools for voter slips. Rani Kumudini’s appeal underscores the democratic duty. Field boasts 12,944 candidates: municipalities see heavyweights like Congress (2,358), BRS (2,478), BJP (2,252) among 10,719 total, with 116 bodies hosting 6,017 booths for 2,569 wards.
Corporations feature 2,225 contenders in 412 wards via 2,174 centers, including unopposed seats in Mahbubnagar and Ramagundam. A tragic suicide by a BJP candidate prompted deferral in Makthal. Police chief Shivdhar Reddy assures ironclad security with extra 3,000 cops at sensitive spots—1,302 hyper-sensitive, 1,926 vulnerable.
Beyond the numbers, these polls gauge public pulse post recent political shifts. Repolling Thursday if warranted, results Friday, chair elections February 16. From infrastructure mandates to sanitation drives, today’s votes echo long-term urban visions. Turnout will tell tales of engagement in Telangana’s democratic fabric.