Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections 2025: Second Phase Polling Begins

• Telangana's second phase of Gram Panchayat elections has commenced, with polling for 3,911 Sarpanch and 29,903 ward member seats across 4,332 Gram Panchayats.
• A total of 13,128 candidates are contesting for Sarpanch positions and 78,158 for ward members, with 57.22 lakh voters eligible to cast their ballots.
• Polling is being conducted from 7 AM to 1 PM, with vote counting starting at 2 PM and results expected to be declared today.
• The State Election Commission has set up 38,337 polling stations, featuring webcasting, police security, and closed liquor shops.

Why It Matters: Second phase of Telangana Gram Panchayat elections shapes local governance and representation.