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29 nominations filed for Vizag Mayor post
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A total of 29 nominations were filed for the post of Mayor, of which eight were rejected in accordance with the election rules. The remaining 21 nominations were found valid, he stated.

District Collector and Returning Officer M Abhishikth Kishore inspecting the nomination scrutiny process in Visakhapatnam
on Monday
Visakhapatnam: The scrutiny of nominations filed by candidates contesting for Mayor post in Second Ordinary Elections–2026 of Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has been completed, informed Mayor Election Returning Officer Dayanidhi.
A total of 29 nominations were filed for the post of Mayor, of which eight were rejected in accordance with the election rules. The remaining 21 nominations were found valid, he stated.
Valid nominations were filed by the candidates of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Indian National Congress, Telugu Desam Party, YSR Congress Party, other parties and Independents.
The Returning Officer further stated that Wednesday will be the last date for withdrawal of nominations.
Meanwhile, district Collector and Returning Officer M Abhishikth Kishore inspected the nomination scrutiny process at Madhuruvada Zonal Office on Monday and inquired about the technical aspects from the officials.
He spoke to the candidates present there on various issues and enquired about the management process.

