- Telangana Panchayat elections likely in January 2024.
- Schedule expected by December last week; notification on January 7.
- Elections to be conducted in three phases: January 21, 25, and 30.
- Polling from 7 AM to 1 PM; counting begins at 2 PM on the same day.
- Reservation exercise for Panchayats and wards underway.
Telangana is gearing up for Panchayat elections in January 2024. The election schedule may release by December’s end, with notification expected on January 7. Elections will occur in three phases—January 21, 25, and 30—followed by counting on the same day. Reservation allocations for Panchayats and wards are in progress, with guidelines for candidate eligibility already set.
The much-anticipated Telangana Panchayat elections are expected to be held in January 2024. According to reports, the election schedule will likely be released by the last week of December, with the official notification scheduled for January 7.
The State Election Commission plans to conduct the elections in three phases:
- First Phase: January 21
- Second Phase: January 25
- Third Phase: January 30
Polling will occur between 7 AM and 1 PM, followed by counting from 2 PM. After counting is complete, the election for Upa-Sarpanch will be held.
Eligibility Guidelines for Candidates:
- Candidates with more than two children are ineligible to contest.
- Those with a third child born after June 1, 1995, cannot contest, except in cases of multiple births in one delivery.
- Minimum age for candidates is 21 years.
- The candidate must be a registered voter in the Panchayat.
- Proposer for Ward Member or Sarpanch must also be a voter from the same ward or village.
- Employees of local bodies, Anganwadi workers, or those involved in religious institutions under Section 15 of the Endowments Act are ineligible.
- Officials or employees of government-managed corporations with more than 25% government stake cannot contest.
- Government employees must resign and provide certification before the nomination scrutiny deadline.
With reservations and candidate eligibility rules being finalized, Panchayats are set to witness intense political activity.
