Anantapur Municipal Elections: Nomination Process Underway, Key Dates Announced

The local body election process has gained momentum in Anantapur Municipal Corporation following the announcement of the election schedule. Candidates from various political parties, including those contesting for mayoral and corporator positions, as well as independent candidates, are visiting the municipal corporation office to collect nomination papers. Municipal Commissioner Jaswanth Rao stated that the election process, which began on October 16, will conclude on October 30.

According to the schedule, October 18 is the last date for filing nominations, while scrutiny of nomination papers will take place on October 19. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 21, when the final list of contestants will also be announced. Polling booths within the municipal limits are scheduled to be finalised on October 28. If any untoward incidents occur on October 29, repolling may be conducted where necessary. Vote counting will take place on October 30, marking the completion of the election process.