"ballot-boxes"

Clashes erupted between supporters of Shiv Sena nominee Meenakshi Shinde and rebel candidate Bhushan Bhoir during civic polls in Thane’s Manpada area. Police intervened after ballot box vandalism attempts; the situation is now under control

As Telangana awaits a resolution on the 42% Backward Classes reservation issue, the State Election Commission has proactively begun preparations for the local body elections. With over 1.3 lakh ballot boxes secured and voter lists mapped, officials are waiting for a nod from the poll body.

Officials establish 773 polling stations in erstwhile Medak, Nizamabad, Karimnagar and Adilabad districts

The counting of votes will begin at 8 am on Wednesday

Each strong room was sealed in the presence of a video record as per the orders of the State Election Commissioner.

Apart from the ongoing Covid pandemic, many other factors, including technical aspects, were considered before deciding to employ ballot papers over EVMs

The ballot boxes were sent to Andhra Pradesh for conduct of urban local bodies elections there

The decision to this effect was taken after detailed deliberations, available time and also opinions expressed by political parties.