Hyderabad: The counting of votes in the elections to 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations in Telangana, a test of popularity for the ruling Congress and opposition BJP and BRS, began at 8 am on Friday, February 13.
The counting process of votes is expected to take time as ballot papers were used in the election.
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Security arrangements for counting of votes for Telangana municipal elections
Earlier, the State Election Commission (SEC) said in a statement that adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure peace and order. Section 163 of BNSS (prohibitory orders) would be in force around the counting centres.
Only the counting supervisors, counting assistants, candidates and their election and counting agents would be allowed inside the counting hall.
Director General of Police (DGP) B Shivadhar Reddy said comprehensive and foolproof security arrangements have been put in place for the counting of votes.
Nearly 12,000 police personnel, supported by armed forces and Quick Response Teams have been deployed at the counting centres to maintain law and order, he said.
Webcasting would be made in all the counting centres and outside the strong rooms, the SEC said.
Over 73 per cent of voters exercised their franchise on February 11 in the election to 116 municipalities and seven municipal corporations.
