Hyderabad: The counting of votes within the elections to 116 municipalities and 7 municipal firms in Telangana, a take a look at of recognition for the ruling Congress and opposition BJP and BRS, started at 8 am on Friday, February 13.
The counting strategy of votes is predicted to take time as poll papers had been used within the election.
Postal ballots had been taken up first for counting.
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Safety preparations for counting of votes for Telangana municipal elections
Earlier, the State Election Fee (SEC) mentioned in a press release that satisfactory safety preparations have been made to make sure peace and order. Part 163 of BNSS (prohibitory orders) can be in power across the counting centres.
Solely the counting supervisors, counting assistants, candidates and their election and counting brokers can be allowed contained in the counting corridor.
Director Normal of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy mentioned complete and foolproof safety preparations have been put in place for the counting of votes.
Almost 12,000 police personnel, supported by armed forces and Fast Response Groups have been deployed on the counting centres to keep up legislation and order, he mentioned.
Webcasting can be made in all of the counting centres and outdoors the robust rooms, the SEC mentioned.
Over 73 per cent of voters exercised their franchise on February 11 within the election to 116 municipalities and 7 municipal firms.
