Polling is set to take place in 17 Lok Sabha seats in Telangana. More than three crore voters will cast their votes on Monday. Security measures include a large number of police personnel and armed forces to ensure a smooth voting process. All vehicles carrying voting machines are equipped with GPS systems and armed security.
Despite a high-profile campaign by political leaders, the weather forecast predicts stormy weather on Monday. Parties hope the cool weather will encourage a high voter turnout, but they also hope that heavy rains will not disrupt the voting process.
There are 625 candidates contesting, including prominent figures like Union Minister G Kishan Reddy and AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. The Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency, in particular, is attracting attention due to the presence of political newcomers and seasoned politicians alike.
