India, Aug. 22 -- The draft ward delimitation for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will be announced on Friday, setting off anxious anticipation among political workers across parties whose electoral prospects hinge on constituency areas.

Ward delimitation determines the geographical boundaries of each ward and which slums, housing societies and localities are included in it. Political workers often view it as decisive, since their chances improve if their home turf or areas where they have nurtured connections fall within the ward.

A senior civic official on condition of anonymity said, "As per the state government's schedule, the draft ward delimitation will be announced on Friday, August 22, by the election office. Later, the PMC...