The Telangana State Bar Council Elections 2026 will be held on Friday, 30 January 2026. Every eligible advocate must clearly understand the voting process to ensure their vote is counted without any issue.
This post explains how to vote correctly, step by step, in a simple and official manner.
Election Day Details
- Election Date: 30 January 2026 (Friday)
- Polling Time: 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Voting System: Proportional Representation by Single Transferable Vote (STV)
- Total Candidates: 203
- Total Seats: 25 Members
Before Entering the Polling Booth
To enter the polling station, an advocate must carry any one of the following:
- Bar Council Advocate ID
- Bar Association Advocate ID
Without a valid ID, entry into the polling booth is not permitted.
How to Cast Your Vote Correctly
Inside the polling booth, follow these steps carefully:
- Use only the pen provided by the polling officer
- Do not use your personal pen
- Read the ballot paper instructions fully before marking
Writing Your Preferences on the Ballot Paper
Voting is valid only when preferences are written in words, not numbers.
The minimum requirement is FIVE preferences, written in this exact order:
- ONE
- TWO
- THREE
- FOUR
- FIVE
Each preference must be given to a different candidate.
First Preference Rule (Most Important)
- The word ONE must be written for only one candidate
- Writing ONE for more than one candidate makes the entire vote invalid
- Writing the digit 1 instead of the word ONE also invalidates the vote
Continuing Preferences After ONE
After giving your first preference:
- Continue with TWO, THREE, FOUR, FIVE
- Do not skip any preference
- Maintain the correct sequence
You may give more preferences if you wish, but the first five are compulsory.
Why the Voting Method Matters
The election follows the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system.
This means:
- If your first-choice candidate has surplus votes, your vote transfers forward
- If your first-choice candidate is eliminated, your vote moves to the next preference
Therefore, writing preferences correctly keeps your vote active.
Candidate Reference for First Preference
- Serial Number: 15
- https://www.instagram.com/ponnamofficial/Candidate: Advocate Ashok Goud Ponnam
Voters may choose their first preference based on their judgment and understanding.
Important Final Reminders
- Write clearly and legibly
- Never break the preference sequence
- Do not add signatures or marks on the ballot
- Take your time—accuracy is more important than speed
A correctly written vote carries full value under the STV system.
📞 Campaign Contact: +91 9000375267
🌐 Official Website: https://ponnamashokgoudfortelanganabarcouncil.com/
📂 Official Documents & References
All official guidelines, voting videos, polling details, and notifications are available in the Google Drive link below:
👉 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kug7giHJkSfO6lMTseeSQhRbr3UBE1bc?usp=sharing