ECI extends polling time in Telangana in view of heat wave

Polling for all 17 Lok Sabha seats in the state will be held on 13 May in the fourth round of the seven-phase elections.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 02, 2024 | 4:00 PMUpdatedMay 02, 2024 | 4:00 PM

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The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday, 1 May, increased the polling time for the Lok Sabha elections in Telangana by an hour in view of heat wave conditions prevailing in the state. The new timing would be 7 am to 6 pm against the earlier 7 am to 5 pm. Voting day is on 13 May.

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