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Thousands of Palestinians participated in municipal elections in Gaza for the first time in 20 years, with voting limited to Deir al-Balah while parallel polls were held across the West Bank. The Palestinian Central Elections Commission reported over 1.3 million eligible voters across the territories.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised the Congress government in Telangana, citing corruption, administrative failures, and policy shortcomings.

The election of chairman and vice-chairman in Sultanabad municipality, Peddapalli, was postponed due to lack of quorum after all Congress councillors skipped the meeting. Party infighting over the chairman post is said to be the main reason for their absence

Kamalapuram Gitanjali, wife of suspended constable Ramesh, won a ward in Cheriyal Municipality for the BRS, overcoming allegations, pressure and controversy, as the party secured a majority and prepared to form the civic body

Counting of municipal election votes began across 123 centres amid minor glitches, including a strong room key mix-up in Huzurabad and a power outage in Sangareddy, following a 73.01 percent voter turnout

Ahead of the announcement of municipal poll results, the BJP shifted its candidates from Mancherial and Luxettipet to Maharashtra, citing temple visits, amid fears of poaching. The move is aimed at securing key posts in civic bodies.

Congress leader T Jagga Reddy blamed the State Election Commission for the Sangareddy poll incident, alleging enrolment of fake voters and accusing officials of failing to act despite repeated complaints, triggering tensions at a polling station

ension prevailed in Division 45 of the Mahabubnagar Municipal Corporation after serial numbers on ballot papers differed from model ballots, causing confusion among voters and candidates. Polling continued despite complaints to election officials

Elaborate arrangements have been made for the conduct of polls to 11 urban civic bodies, including one corporation and 10 municipalities, in erstwhile Adilabad district on Wednesday. Around 6.7 lakh voters will decide the fate of 1,583 candidates contesting from 328 wards across Adilabad.

A Joint Action Committee in Khanapur proved that MLA Vedma Bojju’s claim on a school relocation was wrong. Locals identified government land and symbolically visited a temple, demanding the promised integrated school be built in Khanapur mandal headquarters.

Telangana goes to polls on Wednesday for 2,996 wards across 123 urban local bodies amid tight security. With Congress and BRS locked in a keen contest, the results will decide control of key municipal corporations and municipalities.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy acknowledged a triangular fight in municipal elections, refraining from predicting results. He said local leaders would manage post-poll alliances and urged the CBI to investigate the Kaleshwaram project and power purchase agreement cases

BRS district president Balka Suman accused police and officials of acting under Labour Minister G Vivek’s influence, targeting party leaders during municipal elections. He questioned why Congress leaders’ premises, including the minister’s camp office, were not inspected

With campaigning for civic polls ending in the erstwhile Adilabad district, political parties are alleged to be using inducements to influence voters. Officials said 692 candidates are contesting elections to one corporation and four municipalities, with over 6,60 lakh voters set to participate

Candidates contesting the municipal polls in Mancherial are hiring experts and agencies from Hyderabad for campaign planning and publicity. From data-driven strategies to social media influencers and rallies, contestants are adopting new methods to attract voters and secure victory.

In a significant political development ahead of the municipal elections, several AIMIM leaders and nearly 50 party workers joined the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in Sangareddy on Tuesday.

Infighting within the Congress party intensified in Jagtial ahead of municipal elections after more tickets were allotted to the MLA’s group. Supporters of senior leader T Jeevan Reddy staged protests, prompting police to deploy additional forces near the MLA’s residence.

Ward elders in Khanapur municipality came under criticism after proposing to select a councillor through a draw of lots by collecting Rs 25 lakh from each candidate. The move was later stalled after opposition from one contestant.

Congress and BJP legislators are reportedly favouring financially strong aspirants for upcoming municipal polls, asking candidates to invest lakhs to secure tickets. The trend has disappointed grassroots leaders, with many struggling to mobilise funds or reconsider their political future

BRS district president Balka Suman urged party cadres to work hard for the victory of candidates in the upcoming municipal elections. Addressing a preparatory meeting in Naspur mandal, he asked cadres to expose the wrongdoings of the Congress government and highlight its failures on social media.