36,351 Police Personnel Deployed for ULB Polls in Andhra Pradesh
The State Election Commission said 59,06,255 of 96,89,061 voters cast ballots, and repolling was ordered at several booths over booth-capturing complaints.
- Andhra Pradesh conducted elections for 100 urban local bodies on Sunday, with the State Election Commission reporting a final voter turnout of 60.96% across 12 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats.
- To secure the process, the State Election Commission deployed 36,351 police personnel under supervision by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 Additional Superintendents of Police.
- Turnout varied significantly across municipalities, with Chimakurthy municipality reaching 84.36% while Tirupati registered the lowest at 46.85% among municipal corporations.
- Inspector General of Police Rajakumari reported around 40 incidents during polling, resulting in 275 FIRs; the Commission ordered repolling in specific wards of Kadapa Municipal Corporation and Jammalamadugu municipality due to booth capturing.
- Counting for the local body elections concludes on Tuesday, November 3, when officials will announce final results from the State Election Commission.
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Andhra local body polls largely peaceful, complaints being examined: SEC
Amaravati, Nov 1 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha on Sunday said polling for 100 urban local bodies across the state was peaceful in most areas, barring a few incidents reported from certain places. Addressing a press conference here, Punetha said the State Election Commission has accorded the highest priority to maintain law […]
Polling begins for 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati: Elections to 100 ULBs across Andhra Pradesh began on Sunday, with voters turning up at polling stations to exercise their franchise. Polling began at 7 am and will continue until 5 pm, according to the revised schedule issued by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission for the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections. The elections … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top Stori…
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