Andhra Pradesh municipal polls largely peaceful: State Election Commission

Published 01 Nov 2026, 19:44 IST

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left · 3 outlets

Polling across 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh was mostly peaceful, SEC says; around 40 incidents reported, with 275 FIRs registered

— The Federal
center · 1 outlet

Polling across 92 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh concluded amid tight security, with police receiving reports of 41 election-related incidents from 20 districts.

— Deccan Chronicle
right · 1 outlet

Except for extension of polling hours in Vijayawada’s 55th ward due to a late start, no major problems were reported, SEC says

— The Hindu BusinessLine

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Except for extension of polling hours in Vijayawada’s 55th ward due to a late start, no major problems were reported, SEC says

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 01 Nov 2026, 19:44 IST

Andhra Pradesh municipal polls largely peaceful: State Election Commission

Except for extension of polling hours in Vijayawada’s 55th ward due to a late start, no major problems were reported, SEC says

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 02 Nov 2026, 02:32 IST

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 02 Nov 2026, 00:33 IST

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 01 Nov 2026, 23:37 IST

Andhra Pradesh civic polls largely peaceful; Jagan demands repoll in Pulivendula after clashes

Polling across 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats ends amid sporadic violence. The SEC puts the overall polling percentage at 48.03 by 3 p.m., reports 275 FIRs in connection with 40 incidents and says repolling, if required, will be held on November 2

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The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 01 Nov 2026, 19:50 IST

Andhra urban local body polls largely peaceful; 275 FIRs registered

Polling across 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh was mostly peaceful, SEC says; around 40 incidents reported, with 275 FIRs registered

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 01 Nov 2026, 19:47 IST

Polls concluded largely peacefully: AP Election Commissioner

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha on Sunday, November 1, said polling for 100 urban local bodies across the state was peaceful in most areas, barring a few incidents reported from certain places. Addressing a press conference here, Punetha said the State Election…

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