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AP Municipal Polls: Nominations open for 25 ULBs amid tight security
In Short
Nominations for Phase 2 of Andhra Pradesh municipal elections across 4 corporations and 21 municipalities began Saturday. Check key dates for polling on Nov 26 and counting on Nov 30.
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State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha addressing the media at the Collectorate in Tirupati on Saturday
Amaravati: The nomination process for the second phase of municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh began at 11:00 am on Saturday, with the State Election Commission (SEC) putting the administration in various districts and the police on alert to prevent violence and ensure a smooth election process.
Nominations are being received at the respective municipal offices and other designated centres identified by the district election officers.
The process covers four municipal corporations - Srikakulam, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram and Tadepalligudem - besides Tadepalli and Mangalagiri and 19 other municipalities.
The SEC has directed Collectors and Superintendents of Police to make comprehensive arrangements to maintain law and order during the nomination process and subsequent stages of the elections. The directions follow violent incidents reported during the nomination phase of the first round of municipal elections, particularly in the Palnadu district and parts of the Rayalaseema region.
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha held a special review in Tirupati on Saturday with collectors, superintendents of police and inspectors general of police. He sized up the security arrangements and stressed the need for close coordination between the district administration and the police forces to prevent disturbances and ensure that candidates can file nominations without obstruction.
The nomination process will continue until 3:00 pm on Monday. The subsequent part of the election schedule provides for withdrawal of nominations, followed by polling on November 26. Counting of votes and declaration of results are scheduled for November 30.
The elections cover approximately 1,400 divisions and the associated mayoral positions, with preparations underway across the concerned urban local bodies. The details of seats and divisions in which candidates have won unanimously will be announced after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations.
The SEC has directed district authorities to ensure proper arrangements also for the smooth conduct of elections to both panchayats and urban local bodies.
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