Telangana Panchayat Polls: First Phase Begins for 3,836 Sarpanch Posts

• Telangana's first phase of Panchayat elections began today, December 11, with polling starting at 7 AM.
• Voting is underway for 3,836 Sarpanch posts in the first phase, out of a total of 4,236 posts, with 395 already elected unanimously.
• Elections for 12,728 Sarpanch posts across 31 districts will be held in three phases: December 11, 14, and 17.
• Tight security measures are in place, and vote counting will commence at 2 PM on the same day as polling.
• Paid leave is granted to employees for voting, and high youth participation is noted.

Why It Matters: Telangana's Panchayat elections determine local leadership and governance.