Telangana Urban Body Elections: Mayors, Chairpersons Reservations Finalized, 50% for Women

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News18•17-01-2026, 16:05
Telangana Urban Body Elections: Mayors, Chairpersons Reservations Finalized, 50% for Women
- •Telangana government finalizes reservations for Mayors and Municipal Chairpersons ahead of urban local body elections.
- •50% of seats in corporations and municipalities are reserved for women, including 5 out of 10 corporations.
- •19 out of 38 BC reserved seats in municipalities are also allocated to women, indicating a strong focus on women candidates.
- •Key corporations like Karimnagar, Mancherial, and Mahabubnagar have BC reservations, while Nalgonda, Khammam, and Nizamabad are reserved for Women General.
- •Political parties, especially the ruling Congress, are strategizing with a focus on women and BC representation, leading to changed political equations.
Why It Matters: Telangana government finalized urban body reservations, prioritizing women with 50% seats, altering political dynamics.
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