Mahboobnagar Local Bodies By-Election: Final Vote Count Begins

By IND Today News Desk Last updated Jun 2, 2024

Mahboobnagar Local Bodies By-Election: Final Vote Count Begins

Mahboobnagar, June 2: The ballot counting for the MLC by-election in Mahbubnagar’s local bodies constituency commenced promptly at 8 am on Sunday.

The energetic atmosphere pervades the premises of the local government boys’ junior college, serving as the nerve center for this crucial process.

Out of a total of 1,439 eligible voters, an impressive 1,437 exercised their franchise, underscoring the significance of civic participation.

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The counting venue is a hive of activity, featuring five dedicated counting tables. Four tables are diligently processing 300 votes each, while the fifth table handles 237 votes with equal attention to detail.

Mahboobnagar Local Bodies By-Election

The electoral contest features Manne Jeevan Reddy representing the Congress, Naveen Kumar Reddy from the BRS party, and Sudarshan Goud, contesting as an Independent candidate.

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This by-election follows the transition of Kasireddy Narayana Reddy, the former MLC of Mahbubnagar local bodies, who secured victory as an MLA in the Kalvakurti constituency during the assembly elections under the Congress banner.

Despite the polling taking place on March 28, the anticipation surrounding the by-election results persisted due to the concurrent general elections.

The election became crucial for Congress and BRS

The MLC election holds immense significance for both the Congress and BRS parties. Ever since the schedule was announced, both sides have been vigorously vying for control over this pivotal position. With BRS holding a majority in the local bodies of the joint district, the stakes are high.

Despite recent shifts in state leadership and other factors, the Congress party has stepped up to contest the seat. This has set the stage for a fierce battle between the two political factions. While the Congress has employed its Operation Akarsh strategy, the BRS has responded with its own counter-strategy dubbed the Goa Camp initiative.

However, amidst the intense political maneuvering, the specter of cross-voting looms large, adding an element of uncertainty to the proceedings. Despite the confidence exhibited by candidates from both parties, the potential for votes shifting from BRS to Congress and from BJP to BRS remains a significant factor.

As the MLC by-election vote counting gets underway in Mahabubnagar’s local bodies constituency, the police department has implemented stringent security measures. Under the watchful eye of the Superintendent of Police, comprehensive precautions have been put in place to ensure a smooth and incident-free counting process.

With a robust three-tier security arrangement comprising 275 personnel, including deployment in and around the Government Boys Junior College, where the counting is taking place, authorities are leaving no stone unturned to maintain order. As this marks the first election since the Congress party assumed power, heightened interest in the outcome extends beyond the district, resonating throughout the entire state, particularly given that the district is represented by CM Revanth Reddy.

Now, with the spotlight on the counting process, the fate of Mahbubnagar’s local bodies constituency hangs in suspense, awaiting the declaration of results.