Final Phase of Gram Panchayat Elections Underway in Telangana

Polling for the final phase of Telangana's gram panchayat elections began with high stakes, as 12,652 candidates vie for Sarpanch roles and 75,725 for ward member positions. Over 53 lakh voters are set to participate across 36,483 polling stations, with results expected later in the day.

The final phase of the gram panchayat elections in Telangana kicked off on Wednesday, marking the conclusion of a tightly contested electoral process.

The polling, which began at 7 am, was set to wrap up by 1 pm, followed by the start of counting at 2 pm. Voters turned out in significant numbers, with a substantial 53 lakh casting their votes at 36,483 polling stations.

Competing for local governance, 12,652 candidates are vying for the role of Sarpanch, while 75,725 individuals seek ward member positions. Notably, the security apparatus was on high alert to ensure a peaceful process, as the state anticipates high voter turnout similar to previous phases, which saw over 84% participation.

(With inputs from agencies.)