Local body polls: Guntur Municipality announces reservations for 76 wards
The Guntur Municipal Corporation has announced the reservation of 76 wards for upcoming local elections, allocating seats for SC, ST, BC, and women candidates. This move establishes the framework for political parties to begin their candidate selection process.
Why it matters
Reservation policies are a cornerstone of Indian local governance, ensuring representation for marginalized groups and women in the democratic process.
Ahead of the election notification for urban local bodies, the Guntur Municipal Corporation on Wednesday announced reservations for its 76 wards, allocating seats among Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), Backward Classes (BCs), women under the general category and unreserved candidates.
Of the 76 wards, 27 have been reserved for BCs, nine for SCs, and two for STs. The remaining wards include 20 reserved for women under the general category and 18 unreserved seats.
Ward No. 21 has been reserved for an ST woman, while Ward No. 59 falls under the ST general category.
The nine SC-reserved wards are 8, 36, 61, 63, 67, 70, 71, 72 and 76. Of these, Wards 8, 67, 70 and 76 have been allocated to SC women, while the remaining five are under the general category.
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