Final phase of Panchayat elections today

The final phase of Panchayat elections has lost its glory with the historical announcement of creation of Telangana state made by Congress party yesterday. People across the state are much connected with the division of the state than the final phase of Panchayat elections to be held today. But, the state EC has made elaborate arrangements for smoothly conducting the elections. However, it has postponed polling in few Panchayats keeping in view of the unrest prevailed because of bifurcation announcement. However, elections for 5939 Panchayats will be held during this final phase. As usually, polling will be held between 7am and 1pm. Counting of votes starts at 2pm. Results will be declared as and when the counting of votes completes.

It is to be seen how the yesterday announcement made by Congress party is going to reflect on these elections.

All the newly elected Sarpanches, Dy. Sarpanches and ward members will take charge of their duties on August 2nd. With this, the two year long ruling of Panchayats by Special officers will come to an end.