The Election Department has initiated the formal process for the Warangal‑Khammam‑Nalgonda Graduates’ MLC constituency, setting the stage for political mobilisation across the three erstwhile districts. According to the schedule issued by Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy, a public notice for voter registration will be published on 28 September, with the final electoral roll due for publication on 30 December, reported Maxim News.
Timetable, incumbency and the electoral ground
The term of the sitting MLC, Chintapandu Naveen — popularly known as Teenmar Mallanna — is scheduled to end in March 2027, which sets the administrative deadline for a fresh election cycle. The seat was most recently contested in the biennial poll held on 27 May 2024, with results declared on 8 June 2024, when the Congress candidate Teenmar Mallanna defeated BRS nominee A Rakesh Reddy, reported Maxim News.
With the electoral roll revision beginning, political parties have started early preparations: selecting prospective candidates, organising outreach to graduate voters and framing campaign issues. The constituency’s electorate — qualified graduates spread across Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda — typically focuses on matters relating to employment, recruitment processes, higher education and the challenges of unemployed graduates, local party organisers said in media reports.
Key players and emerging candidatures
Maxim News reported that A Rakesh Reddy, who was the BRS candidate in 2024, has begun meeting graduates across the constituency and organising programmes as part of his outreach, though his candidature for the upcoming election had not been officially announced at the time of the report. The Jana Sena Party has publicly declared former Health Director Gadala Srinivas Rao as its candidate.
The Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are yet to finalise and announce their nominees. Within Congress circles, several names are being discussed, according to the report. These include:
- Patel Ramesh Reddy — State Tourism Corporation Chairman
- Gutta Amith Reddy — Vijaya Dairy Chairman
- Lokesh Yadav — OU JAC leader
- Singapuram Indira
- Ramireddy Sarvothama Reddy
- Ponguleti Prasad Reddy
- Punna Kailash Neta — Nalgonda DCC president
- PV Srinivas — RTI Commissioner
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka reportedly held a meeting with key leaders from the three erstwhile districts in Hyderabad as parties weigh their options and prepare for constituency-level coordination, the report added.
Practical implications for Warangal graduates
The roll revision and registration notice mean graduates who wish to vote in the MLC election must verify their inclusion or apply during the period set out by the Election Department. The March 2027 expiry of the incumbent’s term focuses attention on local issues that commonly shape graduate elections: public sector employment opportunities, transparent recruitment processes, higher education infrastructure and placement concerns.
The coming months are likely to see intensified campaigning across colleges, professional associations and graduates’ networks in Warangal city and the surrounding districts. Parties will have to balance local, collegiate and professional constituencies while articulating tangible commitments on jobs and education to a dispersed but influential electorate.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Public notice for voter registration | 28 September |
| Final electoral roll publication | 30 December |
| Incumbent MLC term ends | March 2027 |
As parties firm up nominations and outreach plans, Warangal’s graduate electorate will be a key determinant in the contest, with candidates and political organisations expected to intensify engagement across the city and its neighbouring districts in the weeks ahead.
