Synopsis: The announcement came even as a petition was pending before the High Court challenging the 42 percent hike in reservations for Backward Classes.

The Telangana State Election Commission (TSEC) on Monday, 29 September, announced two-phase polling for Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MTPCs) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs), and a three-phase polling for gram panchayats.

The announcement came even as a petition was pending before the High Court challenging the 42 percent hike in reservations for Backward Classes (BCs).

First phase:

Poll notification: 9 October

Polling: 23 October

Counting: 11 November

Second Phase:

Poll notification: 13 October

Polling: 17 October

Counting: 11 November

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