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AP Municipal Election Vote Counting Begins Across 92 Urban Local Bodies

AP Municipal Election Vote Counting Begins Across 92 Urban Local Bodies

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VMC Commissioner Dhyanachandra H.M., speaking at a meeting, urged a transparent vote‑counting process and outlined the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of their staff, the set‑up of counting tables, the counting procedure and the guidelines for counting personnel. The State Election Commission has ordered repolling in 12 wards across five districts after reports of booth‑capturing and violent incidents, with the repoll recording a 60.64 percent turnout. Earlier related coverage noted that the BJP has countered Rahul Gandhi’s vote‑theft allegations and defended the SIR process amid an EVM dispute.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Taking part in a meeting, Dhyanachandra H.M. explains the duties of returning officers, the responsibilities of staff working under their supervision, arrangements for counting tables, the vote-counting procedure and the guidelines to be followed by counting personnel

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    The municipal elections are being viewed as a significant political test for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, following its victory in the 2024 Assembly elections.

    — Deccan Chronicle

  • right · 3 outlets

    The counting of votes for the Tirupati Municipal Corporation (TMC) elections in Andhra Pradesh is underway. The results will determine the composition of the 69-ward civic body. The election was conducted through ballot papers, with Tirupati recording a voter turnout of 45.26 per cent, the lowest…

    — India TV

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The municipal elections are being viewed as a significant political test for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, following its victory in the 2024 Assembly elections.

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings Current article

AP Municipal Election Vote Counting Begins Across 92 Urban Local Bodies

The municipal elections are being viewed as a significant political test for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, following its victory in the 2024 Assembly elections.

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The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Andhra Pradesh: TDP leads in 8 GVMC wards as counting begins at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam

Counting of votes for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation elections commenced at Andhra University early in the morning. The Telugu Desam Party received 53 votes, while the YSR Congress Party secured 29 votes during the initial count. Counting began with postal ballots and was completed…

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