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Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections Underway: First Phase Sees Thousands Compete for Local Leadership
Hyderabad, India – December 11, 2025 – The first phase of the second ordinary elections to Telangana Gram Panchayats commenced this morning, December 11, 2025. Polling began at 7:00 AM and concluded at 1:00 PM, with vote counting scheduled to start at 2:00 PM.
A total of 12,960 candidates are vying for 3,834 Sarpanch (village head) posts, while 65,455 individuals are competing for 27,628 Ward Member positions in this initial phase. Over 5.61 lakh voters are eligible to participate in the election process.
District Collectors and General Observers are overseeing the elections, with webcasting being utilized at 3461 polling stations to ensure transparency and prevent irregularities.
The elections aim to elect local leaders at the village level, shaping the future of these rural communities. Results are expected later today.
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