Andhra Pradesh Panchayat Elections: Nominations Begin Today

The nomination process for the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in Andhra Pradesh begins today, covering 3,967 village panchayats across the state. Candidates can submit their nominations between 10:30 AM and 5 PM. As part of the arrangements, one nomination centre will be established in every Gram Panchayat with a population of more than 10,000. Election authorities have made the necessary arrangements to facilitate the nomination process and ensure its smooth conduct.

Among the districts, Tirupati has the highest number of Gram Panchayats going to polls in the first phase, with 404 villages. Alluri Sitarama Raju district has the lowest number, with 66 Gram Panchayats. The nomination process marks the beginning of the first phase of the rural local body election schedule in Andhra Pradesh.