Heatwave in Telangana: Election Commission Extends Polling Hours in State for May 13 Due to Rising Temperatures, Check Revised Timings
Amid scorching temperatures and a heatwave gripping Telangana, the Election Commission has decided to extend polling hours for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13.
The Election Commission has taken a proactive step amidst rising temperatures and heatwaves in Telangana by extending the polling hours for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 13. In response to the challenging weather conditions, the polling hours in various assembly segments of Telangana have been adjusted, now slated from 7 am to 6 pm instead of the previous timing of 7 am to 5 pm, providing voters with additional time to cast their ballots comfortably. This decision comes amid concerns about the scorching summer weather, ensuring voters have ample time to participate in the democratic process without being unduly affected by the extreme heat. Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Congress Releases List of Three Candidates for LS Polls From Telangana, Fields Velichala Rajender Rao From Karimnagar.
Election Commission Extends Polling Hours in Telangana
Telangana: In view of prevailing situation of hot summer and heat wave in the State, Election Commission extends the polling hours in various assembly segments of Telangana for the Lok Sabha elections scheduled on May 13.
The new timing would be 7 am to 6 pm against the earlier… pic.twitter.com/ZeNxodiRGF
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