Nominations in 5,485 centers for Pura Poru

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By Andhra Pradesh News Desk Updated : 16 Oct 2026 16:24 IST Ee Font size
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Today, Amaravati: In the state Nominations will be received from 11 am on Friday in 100 town and city councils and city panchayats. The process of nominations starts after the Returning Officer issues the election notification. Nominations will be allowed till 3 pm on 18th. Arrangements have been made to receive nominations for the posts of mayor, municipal chairperson, 3,942 posts of corporator and councilor in a total of 5,485 centres. State Municipal and Urban Development Department Principal Secretary Suresh Kumar and Commissioner Sampath Kumar held a video conference with the city commissioners on Thursday. Reception arrangements reviewed. It is advised to take proper precautions to avoid any trouble. The State Election Commission has stepped up its efforts in terms of arrangements. IAS officers have been appointed as observers for 28 districts where elections are taking place. State Election Commissioner (SEC) Anilchandra Punetha held a meeting with observers on Thursday. It is suggested that necessary steps should be taken to conduct elections in a free, fair and transparent manner. The SEC has directed political parties to continuously monitor the election code of conduct to ensure that they do not violate it.

Notification on allotment of symbols:The State Election Commission on Thursday issued a notification on allotment of symbols in local elections to political parties recognized in the state, parties recognized in other states as well as registered parties.

The symbols previously issued to recognized political parties for mayor and ward members The Election Commission has made it clear that they will be implemented. A nota mark has been added to the ballot paper. Details of IAS Officers Appointed as District Election General Observers

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