Andhra Pradesh Prepares to Hold Panchayat and Municipal Elections Simultaneously

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) is focusing on conducting elections for 23 pending urban local bodies across the state. According to reports, the commission is considering holding these elections alongside the first phase of gram panchayat elections scheduled for November 26. The first phase is expected to cover around 4,000 gram panchayats. The proposed urban local body polls include elections to four municipal corporations and another 19 municipalities and nagar panchayats. The SEC has reportedly held discussions with district collectors and superintendents of police regarding the arrangements and preparations required to conduct the elections.

An official announcement regarding the election schedule is expected within the next one or two days. Meanwhile, indirect elections to select deputy mayors in municipal corporations and vice-chairpersons in municipalities that have already completed their elections are scheduled to take place on November 23. If necessary, the process may continue until November 24. The SEC is working towards completing the pending electoral process in the state, with further details expected to emerge after the official announcement.