6,180 MCC violation cases registered in A.P. since local body poll process began: SEC
Andhra Pradesh's State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha announced that 6,180 Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violation cases have been registered since local body elections began. This includes 255 FIRs, 94 arrests, and 16,299 persons bound over under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), with 9,070 weapons deposited.
Why it matters
This report highlights the significant number of electoral misconduct cases and the enforcement actions taken by authorities during local elections in Andhra Pradesh, underscoring efforts to maintain fair and peaceful polls.
6,180 MCC violation cases registered in A.P. since local body poll process began: SEC left State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha File photo The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6bm3m9/article71623761.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Andhra-Pradesh-GENGMSTS7.3.jpg.jpg BY ARRANGEMENT VISAKHAPATNAM, Andhra Pradesh, 08/10/2026: Anil Chandra Punetha, State Election Commissioner (SEC) of Andhra Pradesh.
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