GHMC poll on Jan. 17; Notification soon

The much-awaited elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation will be held on January 17 next month. The Election Commission reportedly took a decision to this effect on Friday.

According to informed sources, an election notification might be issued in a couple of days. It was also learnt that it was decided to reserve 50 per cent of seats for women. Meanwhile, all the political parties in the State were getting ready to face the elections. (NSS)