Jagan Reddy Alleges Violence In Andhra Local Body Elections, Demands Re-Polling
Andhra Pradesh is holding polling across 92 urban local bodies, comprising 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats.
Elections for urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh commenced on November 1, 2026, with mayors, chairpersons, and ward members being elected in 13 Municipal Corporations, 79 Municipalities, and Nagar Panchayats. The process kicked off at 7 a.m., with State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha overseeing the operation, backed by his team of officers.
Strict security measures were implemented across 142 critical, 7,070 sensitive, and 4,262 hypersensitive polling stations, and stringent adherence to the Model Code of Conduct was maintained.
Visakhapatnam reported a mere 3.34% voter turnout during the first two hours of voting. Booth-level officials noted that voter participation remained limited in core urban areas, with many polling stations registering only a handful of voters during the initial hour. Despite the slow start, the election authorities remained vigilant, with extensive use of CCTV cameras and deployment of drones in areas likely to witness clashes.
The voting process is set to conclude at 5 p.m., with potential repolling on November 2, depending on the need.
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