Hyderabad, October 9, 2025:
Telangana is set to witness a major political development today as the notification for local body elections is expected to be released. With this, the process for filing nominations for MPTC and ZPTC posts will officially begin, marking the start of an intense election season across the state.
However, a cloud of uncertainty looms large as the Telangana High Court’s verdict on the 42% BC reservations issue has been postponed to Thursday afternoon, leaving candidates and political parties in a state of anxious anticipation.
High Court Hearing Delayed on BC Reservations
The High Court of Telangana is currently hearing petitions related to Backward Class (BC) reservations in local body elections. The government’s decision to allocate 42% reservation for BCs has sparked widespread debate and legal challenges.
On Wednesday, the court adjourned the hearing to Thursday afternoon, causing tension among aspirants awaiting clarity on seat allocations. The ruling will determine whether the election process continues as planned or faces legal hurdles.
Election Notification and Schedule
As per the *State Election Commission (SEC), the *official notification for local body elections will be issued today. The nomination process for Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) will begin immediately after the notification.
District administrations, especially in the *undivided Karimnagar region, have completed all necessary arrangements for conducting the polls. According to official sources, **polling will be held on October 23, while *vote counting is scheduled for November 11, 2025.
Karimnagar and Surrounding Districts Fully Prepared
Collectors from Karimnagar, Peddapalli, Rajanna Sircilla, and Jagtial districts have confirmed that all polling centers, ballot boxes, and security protocols are in place. Training sessions have already been conducted for returning officers and polling staff to ensure smooth conduct of the elections.
Officials have also been directed to *adhere strictly to election norms, maintain law and order, and *ensure transparency during nomination and polling.
Political Tension Builds in Telangana
Political activity in Telangana has reached fever pitch. All major parties — including the Congress, BRS, and BJP — have intensified internal discussions on *candidate selection. The final *High Court verdict on BC reservations will have a direct impact on ticket distribution and campaign strategies.
Party insiders say that several BC leaders are waiting for the court’s final decision before filing their nominations.
Key Takeaways
- Telangana local body election notification to be released today.
- High Court verdict on 42% BC reservations expected this afternoon.
- MPTC and ZPTC nomination process begins post notification.
- *Elections on October 23, *vote counting on November 11.
- Districts like Karimnagar and Peddapalli are fully prepared for polls.