Hyderabad: Momentum is building for the Telangana local body elections, with the state election commission holding a crucial review meeting on Saturday. State Election Commissioner Ranikumudini led the discussions with senior administrative and police officials.
Among the attendees were Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao, Additional DGP Mahesh Bhagwat, as well as principal secretaries from Panchayat Raj, Finance, and Excise departments. They reviewed departmental roles to streamline the poll process.
Officials coordinate Telangana local body polls work after quota clearance
This meeting followed Friday’s government order implementing 42 per cent reservations for Backward Classes in local bodies. The quota decision unlocked the pathway for elections, which had been pending.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had earlier urged officials to prepare thoroughly for the polls. The election commission’s Saturday session reflected this urgency, focusing on both administrative planning and inter-departmental coordination.
The Hyderabad meeting highlighted that Telangana local body elections are approaching quickly, with officials moving into the final stages of preparation.
