In response to the scorching heatwave sweeping across various parts of India, authorities have made the decision to adjust voting hours to mitigate the impact of extreme temperatures on voters during the upcoming elections.
As temperatures soar and a heatwave grips Telangana, the Election Commission has taken a proactive step by extending polling hours in various assembly segments for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled on May 13.
In response to the prevailing hot weather conditions, the Election Commission has decided to prolong the polling hours, now scheduled from 7 am to 6 pm, as opposed to the previous timing of 7 am to 5 pm. This adjustment aims to ensure the comfort and safety of voters as they exercise their democratic right amidst challenging weather conditions.
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Telangana, a state that swiftly rose to national prominence following the enactment of the Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014, witnessed a significant political transformation with the emergence of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly known as the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS). Under the leadership of K Chandrashekhar Rao, the BRS has reshaped the political landscape, challenging the traditional stronghold of the Congress party in the region.
With the Lok Sabha elections slated for May 13, the political landscape in Telangana is poised for a dynamic contest. The Indian National Congress (INC), which faced setbacks during the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, is anticipated to stage a resurgence in 2024, buoyed by its strong performance in the 2023 state assembly elections.
Scheduled as part of Phase 4 of the General Elections, polling in Telangana will cover constituencies including Adilabad, Peddapalle, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Zahirabad, Medak, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Chevella, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Bhongir, Warangal, Mahabubabad, and Khammam.
Unlike some larger states, Telangana typically conducts its General Elections in a single phase, a trend upheld by the Election Commission once again, given the state’s relatively smaller number of parliamentary constituencies. As the electoral process unfolds, all eyes will be on Telangana as voters exercise their democratic rights amidst the scorching summer heat.
