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Andhra Pradesh Appoints 28 IAS Officers as General Observers for Local Body Polls
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News18•15-10-2026, 20:00
Andhra Pradesh Appoints 28 IAS Officers as General Observers for Local Body Polls
- •Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha appointed 28 IAS officers as General Observers to ensure free and fair local body elections.
- •The schedule for the second ordinary elections to 123 urban and rural local bodies was announced, extending up to the first week of December.
- •The Model Code of Conduct came into force immediately, and observers were instructed to monitor violations and enforce strict compliance with rules.
- •Observers were directed to use the Poll Management App, coordinate with district police for security, and ensure voters can cast ballots without fear or pressure.
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Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha appointed 28 IAS officers as General Observers to ensure free and fair local body elections in the state.
The Poll Management App was developed by the commission to provide essential information regarding voter management, polling stations, and election procedures during the local body polls.
The State Election Commissioner announced the election schedule on October 14 for 123 urban and rural local bodies, with polls extending up to the first week of December.
