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.