Mon Nov 24 16:03:46 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the provided text, focusing on the Panchayat election readiness in the State:

Headline: State Government Finalizes Panchayat Election Reservations, Awaits Court Nod

Hyderabad, November 24, 2025 – The State government has announced it is fully prepared to conduct Panchayat elections after completing the reservation process and submitting all details to the State Election Commission (SEC). Gazette notifications detailing reservations for Sarpanch and ward member positions, based on submissions from District Collectors, have been forwarded to the SEC.

The government has opted to utilize the existing reservation system, encompassing allocations for Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST), alongside women’s reservation implemented through a lottery system.

While a petition related to the Panchayat elections was initially slated for a High Court hearing on Monday, it is now expected to be heard on Tuesday. The SEC anticipates issuing the official election notification shortly after receiving the court’s directive.

Logistical arrangements are already in place, with the SEC geared up to oversee elections in 1,12,288 wards across 12,733 Panchayats. Officials have confirmed that the SEC is ready to proceed immediately once the court delivers its decision. The elections are planned to be held in three phases.

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