In a viral video, Latha was seen asking the women voters at a polling booth to lift the burqa and show their face so that she could verify the identity.

Venkaiah Naidu, along with his wife, voted at a polling station in Jubilee Hills here. He appealed to citizens to cast their votes.

The total number of voters in the southern state is 4.14 crore, which includes 2.02 crore male, 2.1 crore female, 3,421 third gender voters and 68,185 service electors.

Over 3.31 crore voters are expected to exercise their franchise in 35,356 polling stations across the state.

Phase 4 Showdown: Asaduddin Owaisi vs. Madhavi Latha in Telangana. 96 constituencies go to polls across India.

Officials say additional 2,000 buses from Hyderabad are plying to facilitate voters to reach their destinations.

Presence of massive crowds at (YSRCP) MLA Shilpa Ravindra Kishore Reddy's residence on Saturday led to charges of violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

The stage is set for Phase 4 of the Lok Sabha elections, marking the culmination of intense campaigning across 96 constituencies. With 1,717 candidates vying for victory from 10 states and union territories, the electoral landscape is brimming with anticipation and strategic manoeuvring.

The Telugu-speaking Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have always been known for dynastic politics. Political legacies run deep here, and like in the past, the upcoming elections in these states are a veritable showcase of family fiefdoms.

Pullivendula is one of the most keenly watched elections in Andhra Pradesh. Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy is contesting to retain this seat that his family has held continuously since 1978.