Hyderabad, Feb 16 (IANS) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao on Monday strongly condemned what he called undemocratic actions of the ruling Congress party and attacks on BRS leaders during the election of chairpersons and vice-chairpersons of municipalities in Telangana. He said it was deplorable that the government and police forces, who should respect the verdict given by the people, acted like goons.In a statement, he expressed anger over the attempts to kidnap electe…
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Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Telangana’s ruling Congress party has won nearly 60 per cent of urban local bodies, the results show on Friday night.The Congress party captured power in 64 out of 116 municipalities and three out of seven corporations.Main Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) bagged 13 municipalities, while Forward Block captured one urban local body.There were no clear winners in 38 municipalities. This triggered camp politics by both Congress and BRS to lure independents and othe…
Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) The State Election Commission (SEC) has finalised voting arrangements for the polls to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in Rajasthan.State Election Commission Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh announced that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) will be used for elections to Zila Parishads and Panchayat Samitis, while traditional ballot papers and ballot boxes will be used for the election of Sarpanchs and Ward Panchs of Gram Panchayats.Speaking on the preparations, Singh said the…
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Telangana’s ruling Congress party has bagged at least 62 out of 116 municipalities and three out of seven corporations, as the counting of votes continued on Friday.Main Opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) captured power in 12 municipalities while Forward Block captured one urban local body.There were no clear winners in 37 municipalities. This triggered camp politics by both Congress and BRS to win over independents and others to get the posts of chairpersons and …
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Telangana’s ruling Congress party has taken initial lead in the municipal elections as the counting of votes was underway on Friday. The Congress party secured majority in six municipalities while main opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) bagged on municipality.Over 73 per cent voters had cast their votes in the municipal elections in 116 municipalities and seven corporations on Wednesday. Counting of votes was taken up from 8 a.m. on Friday amid tight security.Out of…
Hyderabad, Feb 13 (IANS) Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivdhar Reddy on Friday made it clear that strict action will be taken if anyone commits illegal acts against government employees and police personnel engaged in the election process. The DGP warned that acts like abusing and attacking the staff who are working tirelessly to conduct the elections as per the rules will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He said in a statement that no one is above the law, be it public repre…
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Over 73 per cent of voters cast their ballots in the municipal elections held in 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana on Wednesday.The State Election Commission (SEC) said that a voter turnout of 73.01 per cent was recorded across the 123 urban local bodies.Polling, which began at 7 a.m. at 8,191 polling stations, concluded at 5 p.m. However, those standing in queues at 5 p.m. were permitted to cast their votes.A total of 52,17,413 voters were…
Hyderabad, Feb 11 (IANS) Polling was underway for municipal elections in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana amid tight security on Wednesday.The voting, which began at 7 a.m. at 8,191 polling stations, will end at 5 p.m., officials at the State Election Commission (SEC) said.A total of 52,17,413 voters are eligible to cast their votes in 2,981 wards in the 123 urban local bodies.The SEC has deployed 1,379 Returning Officers and 41,773 polling staff for the polling process. It…
Gandhinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced that elections will be held in nine Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) in the state, while the tenure of 15 other APMCs has been extended by six months due to administrative reasons, including the ongoing revision of electoral rolls.The decisions were taken by the Agriculture, Farmers’ Welfare and Cooperation Department to ensure the continued and orderly functioning of market committees.Agriculture and Cooperat…
Hyderabad, Feb 10 (IANS) More than 52 lakh voters are eligible to cast their votes in 116 municipalities and seven corporations in Telangana on Wednesday, officials said on Tuesday. The State Election Commission (SEC) has made elaborate arrangements to ensure smooth and peaceful polling in 123 urban local bodies.A total of 52,17,413 voters are eligible to cast their votes at 8,191 polling stations. The polling will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.The SEC has deployed 1,379 Returning Officers and 41…