Poll fever grips Vizag: parties finalising nominees; officials get a briefing on tasks
Political activity is intensifying in Visakhapatnam as parties prepare for the upcoming Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation elections. While candidates are beginning to campaign, major parties are still finalizing their lists of nominees.
Why it matters
Local municipal elections are critical for urban governance and infrastructure development in major Indian cities.
Poll fever grips Vizag: parties finalising nominees; officials get a briefing on tasks left YSRCP leaders taking part in an election campaign at Akkayyapalem in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. V RAJU The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/txb1py/article71589816.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/VSP16_YSRCP.JPG V RAJU Visakhapatnam : Andhra Pradesh : 15/10/2026 : YSRCP leaders taking part in an election campaign at Akkayyapalem in Visakhapatnam on Thursday. Photo: V RAJU / THE HINDU Suspense continues as major political parties are still in discussions over finalisation of Mayor and Corporator nominees; Collector and District Election Officer M. Abhisikth Kishore holds review meet and directs officials of all departments to work in close coordination and strictly follow the State Election Commission’s rules and guidelines VISAKHAPATNAM Poll fever has gripped Visakhapatnam ahead of the second general elections to the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), with the nomination process set to begin on Friday and political activity gathering momentum across the city.
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