India
Polling Begins for 13 Municipal Corporations and 79 Municipalities in Andhra Pradesh
Polling for mayors, chairpersons and ward members in 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats in Andhra Pradesh began at 7 a.m. under tight security. State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and his team of officers are personally monitoring the conduct of the elections. Elaborate arrangements were made, including the installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of drones at places where clashes are anticipated. The focus was on maintaining law and order after violent incidents marred the nomination filing process. Tight security was provided at 142 critical, 7,070 sensitive and 4,262 hypersensitive polling stations in the urban local bodies. A close watch is being kept on violations of the Model Code of Conduct. Polling is scheduled to end at 5 p.m., and any repolling will be conducted on November 2. Published – November 01, 2026 11:30 am IST
Frequently asked questions
When did the municipal elections in Andhra Pradesh start and end?
Polling began at 7 a.m. and is scheduled to end at 5 p.m. on the same day.
How many polling stations were classified as critical, sensitive, and hypersensitive?
142 critical, 7,070 sensitive, and 4,262 hypersensitive polling stations.
Who is overseeing the elections in Andhra Pradesh?
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and his team of officers are personally monitoring the conduct of the elections.