Hyderabad, Feb. 10 -- Community needs of urban local bodies will always remain a priority, Irrigation and Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said on Monday, February 9, stressing the growing importance of urban governance amid rising urbanisation in Telangana.

"Telangana's urban population stands at approximately 1.36 crore out of a total 3.50 crore, which means the rural population accounts for 61.12 per cent," Reddy said while addressing a rally in Nalgonda ahead of municipal elections scheduled for Tuesday.

He wrapped up a week-long campaign with tours of wards in Nizamabad and Suryapet districts.

Reddy urged Congress candidates and party workers to focus on issues affecting daily lives. The party, he said, would prioritise...