HYDERABAD: With the election date approaching, all parties in Huzurabad are vying for the attention of new voters. It is expected that 10,000 new voters will participate in this poll, a large number that will have an impact on the outcome. Parties are also going to great lengths to secure postal ballots.
Though parties are keen on attracting new voters, they are concerned about voter turnout with the margins predicted to be narrow.
There are 2.36 lakh existing voters and the new additions are expected to make a difference for all of the candidates. According to sources, it was a relief for both the TRS and the BJP because field assistants were unable to file nominations as they were unemployed youth. Despite the fact that YSRTP president YS Sharmila encouraged unemployed youth in the state to file as many nominations as possible for the Huzurabad by-election and even invited applications, only 30 candidates remained in the running.
Parties are also concentrating on postal votes. Postal voting is now available for Covid- 19 patients and those over the age of 80. More than 800 people have applied for postal voting so far.
