The commission found that he violated the two-child rule under the Bihar Municipal Act, 2007. This rule stops candidates from contesting local elections if they have more than two children born after April 4, 2008.

A complaint was filed by a former councillor. It said Tiwari hid details about his children in his nomination papers. Officials checked school records and certificates during the investigation. The records showed that three of his children were born after the cut-off date.

After reviewing the evidence, the commission said the affidavit contained false information. It removed him from the post and declared the seat vacant. Authorities have been asked to take legal action for false declaration. Tiwari has said he will challenge the order in court.

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KTR said the Chief Minister’s tours failed to influence voters. Instead, rural voters showed clear anger at the government. He pointed out that Congress could not cross even 44 percent of the seats it contested. Therefore, he argued that the results proved people were unhappy with Revanth Reddy’s administration. He added that the BJP still lacked real strength in Telangana, while BRS remained the main alternative.

He further said villagers realised that development had stalled under Congress rule. Many candidates of the ruling party lost by narrow margins, and that, according to him, reflected public frustration. Additionally, he stated that villagers expected better progress but saw no improvement during the last two years. Consequently, the ruling party faced a setback in rural regions.

KTR said voters remembered the unfulfilled guarantees. Farmers, he noted, struggled with urea shortages and low crop prices. Pension delays, Mahalakshmi issues, and bonus promises also created distrust. Ultimately, he said these problems pushed rural voters toward BRS.

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Speaking to a news channel today, Anirudh Reddy stated that the winning candidate had lost twice earlier and gained sympathy votes this time. He added that some external forces supported the BJP-backed contestant only to undermine him. He admitted that he focused more on other villages and assumed his own village would naturally support him, which caused some negligence on his part.

According to him, if a BRS candidate had contested, they would have secured only 13 votes. He further said most villages in the region did not even have BRS candidates. The MLA argued that the result was influenced more by local sentiment than by political equations.

In the final count, 972 votes were cast in the village. Congress candidate Anjali received 459 votes, while BJP candidate Katepaga Revathi secured 490 votes. Revathi’s initial majority of six votes increased to 31 votes after a recount requested by Congress leaders.

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Various strategies have been used to counter rivals. Special gifts have been delivered to households a day before polling. In several villages, chicken, mutton, and liquor have been arranged for distribution. Cash offers between ₹1,000 and ₹2,000 per vote have also been reported in some areas.

Polling is scheduled in 4,236 villages. All arrangements have been completed by the Election Commission. Early morning delivery teams have been assigned by candidates to supply chicken to each home. Quarter-bottles for men have also been prepared. Rivals have reacted by planning direct cash payments for support.

Transport for migrant voters has been arranged with buses and cars. Travel expenses have been promised after voting. Agreements with voter groups have been made in some villages. Overall, unusual activity has been witnessed as the elections create festive-like scenes in rural areas.

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The report will be handed over to the government by Commission Chairman Susani Venkateshwar Rao. After receiving approval, the government will send the details to all districts. The reserved seats for wards and sarpanches will be finalised according to the figures recommended by the commission.

A gazette notification on confirmed reservations will then be forwarded to the State Election Commission. The Panchayat Raj Department will submit a readiness letter to begin the election process. Once completed, the Election Commission is expected to release the official schedule. Meanwhile, the High Court will hear the case related to local body elections on the 24th of this month.

The government is likely to file an affidavit in court either today or tomorrow. It will state that reservations will be finalised within three weeks and handed over to the Election Commission. The affidavit will also confirm that the government is fully prepared to conduct the elections as per the court’s directions.

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The judgment questioned the legality of increasing the OBC reservation quota to 27 percent, as recommended by the JK Bantia Commission. The court clarified that elections must follow the pre-2022 reservation limits.

In Telangana, 42 percent reservations are provided for BCs, raising concerns about exceeding the Supreme Court’s 50 percent ceiling. Legal challenges are already pending in the state high court.

The Supreme Court’s order has sparked debate ahead of Maharashtra’s local body elections scheduled by January. The Election Commission had earlier been instructed to conduct elections without breaching the 50 percent limit. Authorities must now ensure compliance before polling begins.

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To strengthen ground efforts, the high command appointed in-charge ministers for all seven divisions in the segment. Along with them, MPs, MLAs, MLCs, and corporation chairpersons are staying in the constituency to meet voters directly. Ministers are conducting door-to-door campaigns in local colonies, explaining government welfare and development programs.

Before this, Congress ministers held meetings with caste associations and social organizations to secure their backing. They reportedly received assurances from several community groups to vote for the Congress candidate. MLAs and their followers are also actively participating in the campaign.

To ensure smooth coordination, the party formed multiple committees. Three ministers were appointed as election in-charges, while 40 senior leaders became star campaigners. Women’s votes are being targeted through nine specialized groups, and coordination committees were also set up to streamline election efforts.

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The file will be placed before the Cabinet for approval on Thursday, after which it will be sent to the Governor. Once the Governor signs it, an Ordinance will be issued, officially removing the restriction.

With this move, the government aims to ensure greater participation in grassroots democracy, allowing more aspirants—especially in rural areas—to take part in local governance without disqualification based on family size.

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The proposal is expected to be discussed in detail during the TPCC Political Affairs Committee (PAC) meeting on October 19, where a final decision will be taken. Based on the outcome, the Cabinet is likely to formally announce the decision during its October 23 session.

The move, if approved, would demonstrate the government’s political commitment to BC representation, while also testing the legal and administrative flexibility available to implement it.

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He warned that if Chief Minister Revanth Reddy continues to act unilaterally, the BRS will intensify its agitation. Talasani announced that BRS leaders and cadre will march from Telangana Bhavan tomorrow to participate in the statewide BC Bandh, expressing solidarity with backward communities.

The BRS maintains that conducting polls without restoring the 42% quota would be a betrayal of social justice, urging the government to uphold constitutional equality before proceeding.

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