The Times of India 18.03.2013
Poor turnout at Borabanda municipal election
HYDERABAD: There was a
poor turnout in the Borabanda (108) municipal division by-election on
Sunday as only 46.05% voters exercised their franchise. Of 27,792 votes,
only 12,799 were polled on Sunday.
Voters at several polling booths alleged that their names were missing from the electoral rolls as their names were deleted during the recent summary revision.
The by-election was necessitated after disqualification of Congress corporator G Vanaja. She was disqualified by the AP High Court a few months ago for having more than two children. Nine candidates are in the fray for the division. Counting of votes would take place on March 19, but the result would be announced subject to a court case.
Voters at several polling booths alleged that their names were missing from the electoral rolls as their names were deleted during the recent summary revision.
The by-election was necessitated after disqualification of Congress corporator G Vanaja. She was disqualified by the AP High Court a few months ago for having more than two children. Nine candidates are in the fray for the division. Counting of votes would take place on March 19, but the result would be announced subject to a court case.
