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Andhra Pradesh local body elections

Overview

The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC) has been managing preparations for upcoming local body elections. Initially, the Commission addressed misinformation regarding a purported two-month delay, dismissing such reports as “false and unauthenticated” and filing complaints with cyber crime police regarding the use of tampered letterheads. To ensure free and fair elections, State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha implemented a Model Code of Conduct. This code prohibits ministers and authorities from announcing new financial schemes, sanctioning grants, or making ad hoc appointments. It also bars political activities that aggravate communal, religious, or linguistic differences. To maintain order, the SEC mandated the installation of CCTV cameras at nomination centers, limited personnel during filing, and established regulations regarding loudspeaker use, liquor distribution, and candidate expenditure accounts. Punetha warned that officials found negligent in maintaining law and order or managing the nomination process would face disciplinary actions, including suspension and transfer. On October 21, the SEC suspended the election process for 100 urban local bodies, including 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats. This halt follows a Supreme Court directive issued after the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) alleged that candidates faced violence, threats, and intimidation while attempting to file nominations. The Court ordered the SEC to postpone the publication of the final candidate list until October 25 and to examine evidence regarding these claims. In compliance, Punetha extended the nomination process by 48 hours for the Kadapa Municipal Corporation, Rajampet Municipality, Mydukuru Municipality, and Tirupati Municipal Corporation. The ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) accused the YSRCP of attempting to obstruct the process through conspiracies. Following allegations of misconduct, the SEC ordered the removal of three police officers from regular and election-related duties.

Entities

Anil Chandra Punetha · Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission · Andhra Pradesh · B. Rajakumari · Palnadu

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Andhra Pradesh SEC removes police officers over election misconduct

    The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has removed three police officers from duty following allegations of partisan conduct, negligence, and an incident involving former minister Vidadala Rajini.

  2. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Andhra Pradesh SEC halts local body elections following Supreme Court order

    The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has halted elections for 100 urban local bodies following a Supreme Court order to review allegations of candidate intimidation and extend nomination deadlines.

  3. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Andhra Pradesh SEC reviews local body election preparations

    Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha reviewed preparations for local body elections, calling for transparency and strict law enforcement to ensure a free and fair voting process.

  4. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Andhra Pradesh SEC enforces code of conduct for local elections

    Andhra Pradesh's State Election Commission has enforced a Model Code of Conduct and warned of suspensions for negligent officials to ensure peaceful and impartial local body elections.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Andhra Pradesh Election Commission denies local poll delay reports

    The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has denied reports of delays to local body elections and filed a cyber crime complaint against those spreading fabricated information on social media.

Sources

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This summary has been updated 4 times: see revision history