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AP SEC releases notification for local body polls, to be held in three phases
In Short
Andhra Pradesh SEC announces a three-phase local body election schedule, with urban polls on October 28, MPTC and ZPTC elections on November 3, and panchayat polls from November 26.

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The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has announced a three-phase schedule for local body elections. The notification for polls to 100 urban local bodies has been issued, bringing the election code of conduct into force across the state.
Municipal elections for 10 urban local bodies, 77 municipalities and 13 corporations will be held on the 28th of this month. The results will be declared on the 30th.
MPTC and ZPTC elections are scheduled for 3 November, with counting and results on 5 November. Gram Panchayat polls will be held in three phases: 26 November, 29 November and 2 December. Results will be declared on the day of polling.
Reservations for municipality, corporation and Zilla Parishad seats have been finalised, with 50 per cent reserved for women across all categories. Reservations for panchayat, MPTC and ZPTC seats are yet to be finalised.

