By 9 am, a voter turnout of 23.5 percent was recorded, according to election authorities. If the same pace continues, a high overall turnout is expected. Election staff monitored queues closely and guided voters to ensure orderly voting. Security arrangements remained tight throughout the morning hours.

Polling will continue until 1 pm in this final phase. Voters standing in queues before the deadline will be allowed to cast their votes. After polling ends, a break of one hour has been scheduled. Vote counting will begin at 2 pm under strict supervision.

In this phase, elections are being held for 3,753 sarpanch posts and 28,410 ward member seats. Earlier, 394 gram panchayats were declared unanimous. The final phase is expected to play a key role in shaping rural governance across Telangana.

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District Election Officer Donny Lalruatsanga supervised the session and stressed the need for precision in managing election-related tasks. He said that the teams responsible for dispatching and receiving election materials hold a crucial role in ensuring the credibility and efficiency of the electoral exercise. Lalruatsanga urged all officials to work with sincerity and adhere to established guidelines.

The training covered operational procedures, handling protocols, prohibited activities, and essential rules that officials must follow while dealing with election materials. Master Trainer Gilbert Lalhlimpuia and Election Officer Collin Hlychho led the sessions, providing detailed instructions and addressing operational queries raised by participants.

Lalruatsanga expressed appreciation for the officers’ active participation and noted that thorough preparation would help them perform their responsibilities effectively during the upcoming council elections. The training is expected to strengthen the administrative readiness of the teams ahead of polling day.

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He issued a stern warning that criminal cases would be filed against officials or volunteers who fail to deliver voter slips to eligible voters as per the Election Commission of India’s guidelines. The officer instructed all teams to strictly follow the commission’s directives to ensure transparency and voter accessibility.

He also directed zonal officers to monitor the distribution process closely and address any complaints immediately. The move aims to ensure that every registered voter in Hyderabad receives their voter slip well before polling day.

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