{
  "id": 17250171,
  "title": "Andhra Pradesh SEC gears up for polls in 100 Urban Local Bodies on November 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/andhra-pradesh-sec-gears-up-for-polls-in-100-urban-local-bodies-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T16:08:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-sec-gears-up-for-polls-in-100-urban-local-bodies-on-november-1/article71645533.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State Election Commission (SEC) is preparing to hold elections for 100 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), which include 13 Municipal Corporations and 87 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats, on November 1. Initially scheduled for October 28, polling was postponed due to Supreme Court orders following violent incidents that prevented several candidates from filing their nominations. In a seat adjustment move, the Mayoral positions of Greater Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada Municipal Corporations were allocated to the TDP and Jana Sena Party, respectively. The SEC has intensified security measures, with 36,351 police personnel, 34 Superintendents of Police, and 52 Additional Superintendents of Police on duty. Drones will be deployed in sensitive areas, and CCTV cameras have been installed at all polling centers. Repolling is set for November 2, and vote counting will occur on November 3. The SEC is emphasizing strict adherence to the Model Code of Conduct, with over 400 flying squads monitoring the process. Top priorities include protecting ballot papers and ensuring compliance with the MCC.",
  "summary": "36,351 police personnel, drones and CCTV cameras deployed to ensure peaceful polling; 400-plus flying squads to enforce Model Code of Conduct; counting of votes on November 3",
  "key_points": [
    "Andhra Pradesh SEC to conduct polls for 100 ULBs on November 1",
    "Election postponed due to Supreme Court orders and violent incidents",
    "Enhanced security measures with 36,351 police personnel deployed"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}