Telangana’s Model Code of Conduct is in force from today onwards following the announcement of five‑phase local body elections. The ban lasts until the polls conclude. Over 1.67 crore voters will vote across 565 ZPTCs, 5,749 MPTCs, and 12,733 gram panchayats. Counting for ZPTC/MPTC is November 11 and gram panchayat results are later.