How Will the High Court’s 90-Day Deadline Impact Election Preparations?

The Telangana High Court has ordered local body elections to be completed within 90 days. All major partiesThe Telangana High Court has issued a clear directive to the state government and Election Commission, mandating the completion of local body elections within the next 90 days. This move comes after delays in conducting the polls, which are crucial for grassroots-level governance. The court’s order has now set the stage for political activity to intensify across the state, with all eyes on the upcoming electoral showdown.

Political parties are swiftly moving into campaign mode as the countdown begins. The ruling Congress, which came to power recently, is looking to consolidate its influence at the local level by winning key urban and rural bodies. Meanwhile, the BRS, now in the opposition after its defeat in the last assembly elections, is treating these polls as an opportunity to reclaim lost ground. The BJP, buoyed by its improved performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, is also aiming to strengthen its presence in Telangana through local governance platforms.

The September 2025 local body elections are expected to serve as a political litmus test for all three major parties. While Congress hopes to reinforce its mandate, both the BRS and BJP see this as a critical moment to prove their relevance and expand their grassroots support. The outcome of these elections may significantly shape the political narrative and momentum leading into future state-level contests.
Congress (ruling), BRS (main opposition) and BJP are gearing up for the September 2025 local polls, marking their first major test since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections