Industrial town Rajam set for local body election after a two-decade gap
The industrial town of Rajam in Andhra Pradesh is preparing for local body elections after a two-decade delay caused by legal disputes over village mergers. Local leaders recently celebrated the resolution of these issues, paving the way for the State Election Commission to hold polls.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the impact of local legal disputes on democratic processes and municipal governance in India.
Industrial town Rajam set for local body election after a two-decade gap left TDP leaders and others felicitating TDP MLA Kondru Murali Mohan in Rajam of Vizianagaram district on Thursday. BY ARRANGEMENT BY ARRANGEMENT https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/phoxam/article71589205.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-15%20at%2018.32.16.jpeg BY ARRANGEMENT Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, 15 10 26. TDP leaders and others felicitating TDP MLA Kondru Murali Mohan in Rajam of Vizianagaram district on Thursday. Arrangement. VIZIANAGARAM: Rajam, an industrial town in Vizianagaram district, is preparing for the civic body elections after two decades due to legal dispute over the merger of neighbouring villages with the Rajam Nagar Panchayat.
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