No major increase in poll contestants

Despite an increase in the number of political parties, the total number of candidates in the fray for the 17 LS seats in Telangana has risen only marginally from 264 in 2009 to 267 this time.

After the PRP merged with the Congress, new parties like the YSR Congress and AAP have entered the political scene. Parties like the TRS and BJP are also contesting from more constituencies than they did last time. Nevertheless, the number of candidates in the fray has only marginally increased.

Incidentally, the number of nominations filed for the Telangana LS seats is the same as in 2009. Also, interestingly, Lok Sabha seats like Malkajgiri and Secunderabad are wit-

Although there are more parties in the fray this time, the number of candidates rose only marginally from 264 to 267

The number of candidates contesting from Hyderabad to the Lok Sabha have come down from 23 in 2009 to just 16 this time

nessing much more competition this time.

As many as 30 candidates are in the fray from Malkajgiri this time while in 2009 there were just 19. Secunderabad also has 30 candidates this time against 23 in the last general elections.

However, the number of candidates contesting from Hyderabad has declined from 23 in 2009 to just 16. Despite this, 91 candidates are in the fray for the four Lok Sabha seats in the city. Hyderabad: The police booked a case against MIM local leaders for violating the Model Code of Conduct on Sunday. MIM leaders, who took permission to conduct a public meeting at Sanjaynagar, allegedly violated police regulations at the meeting. Police said that party workers also used a band and mic in spite of police restrictions.