Large Number of Nominations Filed on Day One of Municipal Elections..

The municipal election process in Telangana has officially begun. As the first step, the nomination process has started. Election officials have released the election schedule notifications for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations across the state. The deadline for filing nominations ends tomorrow and a large number of nominations are expected to be filed today.

On the very first day, candidates from major political parties as well as independent candidates filed nominations in large numbers. For 2,996 wards across 123 municipalities and municipal corporations, 890 candidates submitted a total of 902 nominations. Political circles believe that this election will witness strong competition among the major parties.

The upcoming municipal elections are expected to be more competitive and engaging. The State Election Commission has already issued clear guidelines regarding candidate eligibility, security deposits and spending limits for the elections.