Green Signal for Municipal Elections in AP

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) has decided to conduct elections for 23 pending municipal bodies and corporations in the state on November 26. The decision comes after legal disputes concerning the elections were resolved, clearing the way for the electoral process to resume. The Commission is likely to release the election notification on November 13. Officials have already finalised the reservations for the respective urban local bodies.

The elections will cover four municipal corporations — Srikakulam, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram and Mangalagiri-Tadepalli — along with 19 municipalities. The polls had remained pending due to court-related disputes. With the legal hurdles cleared, the SEC is moving ahead with the election process. Further details regarding the election schedule, nomination process and campaigning are expected after the official notification is issued.