Newly elected Telangana Sarpanches and Ward Members assume office

The Sarpanches and Ward Members elected in the recently held Telangana Gram Panchayat Elections-2025 assumed office on Monday (December 22). While 12,728 Gram Panchayats and 1,12,382 Wards were notified for elections, the polls were held for 11,497 Sarpanch and 85,955 Ward Member posts in three phases, as 1,205 Sarpanches and 25,848 Ward Members were unanimously elected. Either nominations were not received or elections were stayed in a few more.

Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Minister Dansari Seethakka congratulated the elected representatives. She suggested they be leaders who understand people’s issues and work towards their resolution. Villages are the foundation for a State’s development. Progress in rural areas can be achieved if Sarpanches and Ward Members work together.