In the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections on Thursday, 32.6 million voters will determine the fate of 2,290 candidates vying for 119 assembly seats. This pivotal election, marked by an intense campaign featuring notable national leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and K Chandrashekar Rao from the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), is poised to shape the political landscape.
As voters queue up at polling stations, the electoral process is underway in the Kukatpally Assembly constituency. The significance of this election extends beyond Telangana, as results for the state, along with those for Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram—where voting spanned from November 7 to November 25—will be unveiled on December 3. Telangana is the concluding state among this electoral lineup.
The polling timeline, set from 7 am to 5 pm in 106 constituencies and from 7 am to 4 pm in 13 Left Wing Extremism (LWE) affected areas, involves the engagement of over 250,000 staff dedicated to poll duties, according to chief electoral officer Vikas Raj.
The ruling BRS has fielded candidates in all 119 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jana Sena, led by actor Pawan Kalyan, are competing in 111 and 8 seats, respectively. Furthermore, the Congress has assigned one seat to its ally, the Communist Party of India (CPI), while presenting candidates in 118 other constituencies. Latest data from the Election Commission reveals a voter turnout of 63.9% in Telangana as of 5 pm.
The electoral dynamics in Telangana are a focal point, with political heavyweights, varied party representations, and voter participation shaping the narrative. As the electoral process unfolds, the outcome will not only determine the composition of the state assembly but also contribute to the broader political discourse in the region.
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