Overview
- The Election Commission of India directed officials to initiate action over reports of non-local Congress MLAs and an MLC near polling stations in Jubilee Hills.
- Telangana’s Chief Electoral Officer said cases were being registered regarding these visits, noting three FIRs and the replacement of nine EVMs after technical snags.
- Voting proceeded slowly, with turnout at 10.2% by 9 a.m. and 20.76% by 11 a.m., and paramilitary forces deployed at sensitive locations.
- BRS said it submitted videos and photos alleging distribution of cash, liquor, sarees and household items along with claims of large-scale fake voter IDs.
- A social media post described an alleged token-and-cash method using mini printers and verification software that has not been independently verified, while BRS sought central forces and tighter ID checks with counting scheduled for November 14.