The administrator’s presence makes the meeting politically and administratively significant. During the session, the Municipal Corporation will present a detailed report of its work and achievements over the past year.

Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla said the corporation faced a severe financial crisis when she assumed office. She said consistent efforts and firm decisions helped improve the financial condition. Officials will share details of development projects and fiscal management during the meeting.

Several key civic issues are likely to come up for discussion. These include poor road conditions and other public grievances across the city. Councillors from both the ruling side and the opposition are expected to raise their concerns openly in the house.

Earlier, a special meeting scheduled for December 12 was cancelled. The meeting was called to discuss the Manimajra Pocket Number-6 land issue. Internal opposition within the BJP led to its cancellation.

The upcoming meeting may revisit this land issue along with other pending matters. Observers expect an active and detailed discussion in the house.

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During the meeting, corporators and ex-officio members are expected to voice their objections and suggestions on ward delimitation. The issue has triggered wide political debate across parties. The council session is being viewed as crucial in understanding collective concerns.

Earlier, the Telangana government decided to merge 27 municipalities located within the Outer Ring Road limits into GHMC. Following this decision, a preliminary delimitation notification was issued on December 9. Officials stated that ward boundaries were drawn based on population figures. A deadline of December 17 was given for objections and suggestions.

So far, more than 1,300 objections have been submitted. Meanwhile, BRS and BJP leaders alleged that the delimitation process was carried out in an unscientific and unilateral manner. They claimed that population balance, geography, and natural boundaries were ignored. Hence, the special council meeting has been convened to gather views from all parties.

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During the visit, Lokesh welcomed everyone and collected petitions on various issues. Many people presented appeals regarding pensions and local civic problems. He examined each request and assured quick resolutions. Moreover, he instructed party workers to track urgent cases and support affected citizens without delay.

Since taking charge as IT Minister, Lokesh has focused on attracting new investments to Andhra Pradesh. He aims to transform Visakhapatnam into a major IT hub. Consequently, several IT companies have already shown interest and begun operations in the city. The minister stated that continued investment will generate strong employment opportunities for youth.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is also participating in today’s programmes. The government plans to expand IT infrastructure across the region. Furthermore, new technology parks are under consideration to strengthen growth around Visakhapatnam and nearby areas.

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The merged areas are likely to get around eight new corporator divisions. Only a limited number of candidates may contest from each major party. With almost 13 divisions expected in the Rajendranagar region, only 60 to 70 contestants may enter the race. Earlier, nearly 300 aspirants contested in separate municipal bodies. Leaders are upset as their political space is shrinking. Many are confused about future GHMC elections because clarity on reservations has not arrived.

Even ruling party leaders are displeased with the merger. They fear that public dissatisfaction may rise due to increased taxes and fewer local services. Opposition leaders argue that development will slow down. They believe local governance will move further away from citizens.

Officials also expressed concern after losing key administrative powers. Municipal commissioners earlier held strong authority. Now, deputy commissioners may face reduced control. The merger has created distress across political and administrative circles.

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On November 30, trains will run every 30 minutes until 6:00 am. After that, normal Sunday timings will continue. DMRC will also run the last trains at 11:30 pm, which is 30 minutes later than the regular schedule. On December 3, Delhi Metro Election Services will again start at 4:00 am and follow the weekday schedule after 6:00 am.

These by-elections come after 11 councillors became MLAs in the February 2025 Delhi Assembly polls and one leader won a Lok Sabha seat. A total of 12 wards will go to the polls. Around 132 candidates, including many women, filed nominations. The silence period started on November 28 at 5:30 pm.

In a separate update, DMRC increased efforts to fight pollution across the city. The corporation deployed 82 anti-smog guns at its construction sites. These machines help reduce dust and improve air quality near metro work zones. DMRC said it adopted these anti-pollution steps even before official rules required them.

Earlier this week, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi issued 28 challans worth ₹3.8 lakh against some metro-related sites. DMRC clarified that only a small part of the area falls under its control and said its teams follow all environmental rules.

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During corner meetings, locals from Erragadda and Shaikpet expressed dissatisfaction over poor infrastructure, damaged roads, sewage overflow, and frequent flooding. Residents complained that despite being a prime area, several colonies remain neglected while nearby localities enjoy better development.

Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy led BJP’s door-to-door campaign in Rahmathnagar and Om Nagar, urging voters to support Deepak Reddy. The Congress, supported by AIMIM, deployed Mohammad Azharuddin and Shabbir Ali to reach Muslim-dominated areas. Meanwhile, BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and Mohammed Saleem hit the ground to rally for Sunita Gopinath. AIMIM’s support for Congress is being viewed as a key game changer.

Ahead of polling, the Jubilee Hills Constituency Colonies Forum — representing over 300 colonies — announced plans to collectively decide their preferred candidate. President Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail said the forum will prioritize community welfare, performance, and transparency in leadership.

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