The Telangana local body polls are likely to be held in the third week of September, as announced by the state election commission. The polls will be conducted for various local bodies, including municipalities and panchayats. The election commission has started making preparations for the polls, including updating the voter list and identifying polling stations. The polls are expected to be a crucial test for the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party, which has been in power since 2014. The opposition parties, including the Congress and the BJP, are also gearing up for the polls, with the aim of gaining control of the local bodies. The local body polls are significant, as they will determine the representatives of the people at the grassroots level. The polls will also have an impact on the state’s politics, as the results will be seen as a reflection of the people’s mood. The TRS party has been facing opposition from various quarters, including the Congress and the BJP, which have been accusing the party of failing to deliver on its promises. The party has, however, been confident of its victory, citing its development works and welfare schemes. The Congress party, on the other hand, has been trying to regain its lost ground in the state, with the party’s state unit president, N. Uttam Kumar Reddy, leading the charge. The BJP, which has been trying to expand its base in the state, has also been gearing up for the polls, with the party’s state unit president, K. Laxman, leading the campaign. The local body polls will be a crucial test for all the parties, as they will determine the representatives of the people at the grassroots level. The polls will also have an impact on the state’s politics, as the results will be seen as a reflection of the people’s mood. The election commission has announced that the polls will be conducted in a free and fair manner, with all necessary arrangements being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections. The commission has also announced that the voter list will be updated, and all eligible voters will be allowed to cast their votes. The polls will be conducted using electronic voting machines (EVMs), which will be deployed at all polling stations. The counting of votes will take place on the day of the polls, and the results will be announced soon after. The local body polls are expected to be a closely contested affair, with all parties putting in their best efforts to win the elections. The polls will be a significant event in the state’s political calendar, and the results will be closely watched by all. The election commission has appealed to all voters to participate in the polls, and to exercise their franchise in a free and fair manner. The commission has also announced that all necessary arrangements will be made to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections, including the deployment of security personnel at all polling stations. The local body polls will be a crucial test for the democratic system in the state, and the results will be seen as a reflection of the people’s faith in the system. The polls will also have an impact on the state’s development, as the representatives elected will be responsible for implementing various development schemes and programs. The local body polls are expected to be a significant event in the state’s political calendar, and the results will be closely watched by all. The election commission has announced that the polls will be conducted in a transparent and fair manner, with all necessary arrangements being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections.