MPTC, ZPTC polls in Andhra Pradesh moved to November 5; civic polls stay on November 1 despite cyclone

Kotia polls rescheduled to Nov 5

Kotia panchayat polls in disputed Koraput border area rescheduled from Nov 3 to Nov 5 as Andhra Pradesh ULB vote counting falls on Nov 3; Odisha tightens vigil.

MPTC, ZPTC polls in Andhra Pradesh moved to November 5; civic polls stay on November 1 despite cyclone

Andhra Pradesh’s MPTC and ZPTC polls move to November 5 since ULB votes are counted on November 3; civic polls stay on November 1 despite Cyclone Arnab.

Andhra Defers Kotia Panchayat Polls To Nov 5; Odisha Police Keep Watch Amid Cyclone Rain

Bhubaneswar: The decision by Andhra Pradesh to reschedule its upcoming rural local body elections in the disputed Kotia panchayat of Odisha’s Koraput district has reignited intense political heat and administrative vigilance across the region. Originally slated for November 3, voting in the disputed border cluster will now take place on November 5, followed by the counting of votes on November…

AP MPTC ZPTC Elections 2026: Polling on November 5

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (AP SEC) has revised the schedule for the MPTC and ZPTC elections. The polling, repolling and counting dates have been changed to avoid a clash with the municipal election process and ensure smooth conduct of the polls. According to the revised schedule, MPTC and ZPTC elections will be held […]

Why Hold Elections When AP Is Suffering Cyclone Destruction?

The Andhra Pradesh government's decision to go ahead with local body elections, both urban and rural, at a time when the state is reeling under the devastation caused by Cyclone Arnab, has drawn sharp criticism from several quarters.