Andhra local body polls: Who gets to count Kotia’s votes?

Published 01 Nov 2026, 13:40 IST

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The TD-led NDA alliance won chairperson posts in all 11 municipalities across Anantapur and Sri Sathya Sai districts, while Jana Sena secured Puttaparthi and Madakasira. Counting of votes is under way in 92 urban local bodies across Andhra Pradesh, with results expected through the day. The Hindu reported that the NDA is heading for a sweep and that Jagan described the process as “selections, not elections.”

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While street fights amd violence dominate AP local body elections, bunch of villages on Odisha border become latest flashpoint in 70-year territorial dispute

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While street fights amd violence dominate AP local body elections, bunch of villages on Odisha border become latest flashpoint in 70-year territorial dispute

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. Current article 01 Nov 2026, 13:40 IST

Andhra local body polls: Who gets to count Kotia’s votes?

While street fights amd violence dominate AP local body elections, bunch of villages on Odisha border become latest flashpoint in 70-year territorial dispute

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 03 Nov 2026, 08:19 IST