Hyderabad: The State Election Commission announced that the Telangana panchayat elections ended peacefully, with no major incidents reported.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commission confirmed that polling concluded without disruptions due to effective security arrangements. It lifted the election code across the state at 5 PM.
The Commission instructed district collectors to begin compensation disbursement immediately for families of staff who died during election duty. It warned against any delay or negligence and asked officials to ensure timely relief through special measures.
Telangana panchayat elections: EC urges swift aid to deceased staff’s families
The EC thanked police personnel, administrative officers, and support staff for their efforts in managing the elections. It also appreciated the public for participating in an orderly and peaceful manner.
The Commission said the smooth completion of the elections had strengthened the democratic process in the state’s rural local bodies.