Andhra Pradesh civic elections: Nominations conclude in Krishna and NTR districts

The nomination process for urban local body elections has concluded across several civic bodies in the Krishna and NTR districts of Andhra Pradesh. Major political parties, including the YSR Congress (YSRCP), Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and Jana Sena, are engaged in a highly competitive contest for ward member and civic chief positions.

In the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, 968 nominations were filed for 86 ward seats and 24 for the mayor’s post. In Machilipatnam, 360 nominations were submitted for 60 divisions and 12 for the mayor’s post, with the YSRCP and TDP closely matched in division-level filings. Other municipalities, including Vuyyuru, Pedana, Tiruvuru, Kondapalli, and Nandigama, also saw significant candidate filings.

The election schedule includes scrutiny on October 19, the withdrawal of nominations on October 21, polling on October 28, and the counting of votes on October 30.