Over six lakh voters eligible to vote in Guntur civic polls on October 28
The Guntur Municipal Corporation has finalized preparations for civic elections scheduled for October 28, with over six lakh voters eligible to participate. The Model Code of Conduct is now in effect to ensure a transparent electoral process.
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Local body elections are critical for grassroots governance and democratic participation in India's municipal administration.
Over six lakh voters eligible to vote in Guntur civic polls on October 28 left Guntur Municipal Commissioner K. Mayur Ashok reviews arrangements at the election material distribution centre at AC College in Guntur. File Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/andhra-pradesh/lr8qk0/article71587838.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Mayur.jpeg Nominations will be received from October 16 to 18 and votes counted on October 30 GUNTUR The Guntur Municipal Corporation (GMC) has geared up for the civic elections scheduled for October 28. As many as 6,09,667 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise across 76 wards through 596 polling stations. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/apsec-announces-poll-schedule-for-local-bodies-model-code-comes-into-force/article71583883.ece According to the civic body’s electoral figures, the electorate comprises 2,96,222 men, 3,13,366 women and 79 voters belonging to other categories. The counting of votes will take place on October 30.
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