GVMC Commissioner reviews local body election preparedness
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation Commissioner has initiated preparations for upcoming local body elections. Officials are reviewing polling station sensitivity and ensuring that election materials and training programs are ready.
Why it matters
Effective election administration is critical for maintaining democratic integrity at the local government level.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner and Additional Election Authority Ketan Garg on Saturday (October 10, 2026) directed officials to ensure the entire machinery is fully prepared to efficiently conduct the forthcoming local body elections.
He emphasised that every officer and employee assigned election duties must have a comprehensive understanding of election rules, procedures, and their respective responsibilities.
The Commissioner conducted a comprehensive review and orientation meeting at the GVMC Office on Saturday. The meeting focused on advance election arrangements, the duties and responsibilities of election officials, and the implementation of election rules and guidelines.
Addressing the officials, Mr. Ketan Garg said that 18,37,901 voters are expected to exercise their franchise at 1,990 polling stations across 120 wards under the GVMC limits.
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