Telangana’s municipal elections entered a crucial phase today as the deadline for withdrawal of nominations approaches. Candidates have until 3 PM to withdraw, after which the final list of contenders will be clear by evening. Voting is scheduled on February 11 for 2,996 wards across 116 municipalities and seven corporations in the state.
A large number of nominations have already been filed, creating significant pressure on rebel candidates in major parties, including the ruling Congress, BRS, and BJP. Party leaders are working intensively to ensure rebels step aside and support official candidates to secure victory.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is closely monitoring election strategies. He plans urgent meetings with the in-charge ministers of parliamentary constituencies. The discussions will focus on handling rebel withdrawals, coordinating party cadres at the local level, and finalising potential winning candidates. Officials fear that votes could be split if party members contest as independents. They are attempting to bring such candidates back on track with promises of future positions.
The main parties—Congress, BRS, and BJP—are taking the elections very seriously. These are the first major urban elections since Congress came to power, giving the party a chance to assert its influence. BRS aims to maintain its dominance, while BJP hopes to make inroads among urban voters. Once the nomination withdrawal period ends, election campaigns are expected to pick up pace across the state.
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