Telangana Municipal Elections Begin: 902 Nominations Filed on Day One
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News18•29-01-2026, 06:55
Telangana Municipal Elections Begin: 902 Nominations Filed on Day One
- •The nomination process for Telangana municipal elections has officially commenced, with notifications issued for 116 municipalities and 7 municipal corporations.
- •On the first day, 890 candidates submitted a total of 902 nominations for 2,996 wards across 123 municipalities and corporations.
- •Candidates must be Indian citizens, at least 21 years old, and registered voters in the respective municipality/corporation ward.
- •Key eligibility criteria include not being a contractor, not holding an office of profit, and not being dismissed from government service or disqualified in past elections.
- •Candidates must submit affidavits with asset/liability details, criminal cases, voter ID, Aadhaar, and passport photos; deposit amounts and expenditure limits are also specified.
Why It Matters: Telangana municipal elections have begun, with significant nominations on day one and strict eligibility rules.
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