{
  "id": 19996992,
  "title": "Nominations open for panchayat elections in Anantapur, Kurnool from November 15",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/nominations-open-for-panchayat-elections-in-anantapur-kurnool-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T15:01:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nominations-open-for-panchayat-elections-in-anantapur-kurnool-from-november-15/article71701946.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nominations for the first phase of panchayat elections in Anantapur and Kurnool districts will commence on November 15, according to official announcements. The filing process will last for three days, with the Anantapur administration and police department having made extensive preparations to facilitate aspiring candidates. The elections will be held in 13 mandals across Anantapur's Kalyandurg, Brahmasamudram, Kambadur, Settur, Kundurpi, Rayadurg, D. Hirehal, Bommanahal, Kanekal, and Gummagatta revenue divisions, as well as Anantapur Rural, Atmakur, and Raptadu.\n\nDistrict Collector O. Anand revealed that the scrutiny of nominations will occur on November 18, with rejected candidates having the opportunity to file appeals with the Revenue Divisional Officer on November 19. Candidates are allowed to withdraw their nominations until November 21, and the elections will take place on November 26, with the vote count happening immediately afterward.\n\nIn Kurnool, elections will be held in eight mandals across the Adoni and Pattikonda revenue divisions. Collector A. Siri announced that tight security measures have been implemented to ensure the smooth conduct of the panchayat elections. The district Superintendent of Police, Vikrant Patil, emphasized the importance of adhering to the election code of conduct, warning of strict action against any violations. Patil stated that only the candidate and two accompanying representatives would be allowed entry into the nomination center, banning rallies, processions, and group gatherings near the centers.\n\nPatil disclosed that stringent surveillance measures, including CCTV and drone cameras, have been put in place at all nomination centers, along with the deployment of additional police personnel for security. He called upon candidates, political party representatives, and the general public to cooperate with the police to ensure a peaceful and transparent election process in the district.",
  "summary": "Nominations can be filed for three days and the district administration and police department have made elaborate arrangements for the aspiring candidates to file nominations",
  "key_points": [
    "Nominations for Anantapur and Kurnool panchayat elections open November 15",
    "Elections held in 13 mandals across Anantapur districts and 8 in Kurnool",
    "Security measures and surveillance deployed for smooth election process"
  ],
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  "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."
}