Training programme held for ROs, AROs

Vijayawada: The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) organised a training programme for Returning Officers (ROs) and Assistant Returning Officers (AROs) to familiarise them with election procedures ahead of the 2026 second general elections to urban local bodies. The training programme was held at IV Palace in Governorpet on Tuesday afternoon under the supervision of VMC Elections Nodal Officer and Additional Commissioner (General) A Ravindra Rao and Election Training Nodal Officer Dr D Harish, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, as per the directions of Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra.

Officials were briefed on receiving nominations, preparing election-related reports, polling procedures and the rules and guidelines to be followed while conducting elections for the mayor and ward members. The election authorities instructed the ROs and AROs to study the RO handbook thoroughly and familiarise themselves with the prescribed procedures and guidelines. Mayor’s Returning Officer and Housing Project Director Rajini Kumari, along with ARO and West Deputy Tahsildar Ismail, participated in the pro

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