Andhra goes ahead with Kotia local body polls despite Odisha’s plea in Supreme Court

Kotia on edge as Odisha cops block Andhra police entry ahead of polls

Tension flared in the disputed Kotia border region as Andhra Pradesh police allegedly attempted to dismantle barricades erected by Odisha to prevent unauthorised entry and holding of panchayat elections. The incident led to a heated exchange between police forces, with Odisha deploying 16 platoons to maintain order. The decades-old dispute, involving 21 villages claimed by AP, is pending before the Supreme Court, and Odisha has filed a contempt …

Odisha opposes MPTC polls in Kotia villages, AP tightens security as tension mounts

Odisha opposes MPTC polls in disputed Kotia villages as AP boosts security ahead of Nov 5 rural elections; tensions rise in Andhra-Odisha border area.

Andhra goes ahead with Kotia local body polls despite Odisha’s plea in Supreme Court

Andhra Pradesh is going ahead with local body polls in the disputed Kotia villages on November 5 despite Odisha’s contempt petition in the Supreme Court.

Political parties to unite in Kotia to oppose Andhra Pradesh's election activities: Odisha Minister

Bhubaneswar: Leaders of all political parties in Odisha will come together in Kotia to oppose Andhra Pradesh’s election-related activities in the disputed border region, said Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Tuesday. Locals, political parties and social organisations will remain present in Kotia on the polling day to protest against the election activities by Andhra Pradesh. The Odisha government has also made elaborate …