14 candidates in fray for Guntur Mayor post; election symbols allotted
The Guntur Municipal Corporation has finalized the list of 14 candidates for the upcoming mayoral election scheduled for October 28. Candidates from major political parties and independents have been assigned their respective election symbols.
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Local municipal elections are fundamental to grassroots governance and democratic representation in urban centers.
14 candidates in fray for Guntur Mayor post; election symbols allotted TDP's Lakshmi Aparna gets bicycle symbol; YSRCP candidate Padmasridevi allotted ceiling fan GUNTUR As many as 14 candidates, including nominees of major political parties and independents, are in the fray for the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) Mayor post in the urban local body elections scheduled for October 28. Guntur Municipal Corporation Commissioner and Additional Election Authority K. Mayur Ashok announced the final list of candidates on Wednesday, October 21, after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations ended, in accordance with the election schedule. The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has fielded Kovelamudi Lakshmi Aparna, who has been allotted the bicycle symbol. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate, Tadikonda Alivelu Venkata Nagapadmasridevi, has been allotted the ceiling fan symbol.
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