The results of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections will be delayed for a few more hours on Friday.
The poll was conducted in 18 circles covering all the 150 divisions in the city on Tuesday at polling stations. Even if the ruling party was able to win 63 seats, it will emerge the single largest party as the prospects for other parties are much below its probable tally.
The magic figure for winning the mayor post is 108 which includes elected corporators and ex-officio members. Obviously, the ruling TRS has more number of ex-officio members than others. They include MPs, MLAs and MLCs of the constituencies falling under the Greater Hyderabad limits.
On the other hand, Deccan Chronicle has reported that the TRS is set for a big win in the first GHMC elections after the formation of Telangana state.
Citing intelligence sources, the report said TRS is likely to get between 80 to 85 seats, MIM 35-40, the TD-BJP combine 20 and Congress 6 to 7 in the 150-member body.
If this prediction comes true, TRS can easily bag the mayor’s seat without the support of the MIM. TRS has 34 of the 64 ex-officio members in the form of legislators. The magic figure to bag the mayor’s seat (both elected corporators and ex-officio members) is 108.
As per the exit polls, while the MIM will retain its stronghold, the Old City, reports indicate TRS did make some inroads while the Congress created a scare in the MIM bastion.
The attack on the residence of Deputy Chief Minister Mohd. Mahmood Ali and other incidents of violence are considered to be the fallout of this change.
