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News18•07-10-2026, 20:00
YSRCP Urges SEC To Convene All-Party Meeting On Local Body Elections
  • •The YSR Congress Party has requested the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to hold an all-party meeting before issuing notifications for local body elections.
  • •YSRCP MLC Lella Appi Reddy highlighted issues regarding delays in issuing caste, community, and No-Dues certificates due to a reported statewide server failure.
  • •The party demanded an impartial inquiry into the role of senior GSWS officials and called for timely document issuance to candidates.
  • •YSRCP also requested a statewide review of ward delimitation, deployment of Central Armed Police Forces, and proper electoral roll preparations.

Key Questions Answered

YSRCP MLC Lella Appi Reddy urged the State Election Commission to intervene regarding delays in issuing caste, community, and No-Dues or NOC certificates due to a statewide server failure. He sought an impartial inquiry into the role of senior GSWS officials and immediate instructions to district authorities to ensure eligible candidates receive necessary documents.

YSRCP called for a comprehensive statewide review and correction of ward delimitation before finalization, citing geographical and electoral discrepancies like scattered families. For municipal elections, they requested that ward-wise electoral rolls be prepared only after completing the Special Intensive Revision and publishing final rolls.

YSRCP requested the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces due to widespread apprehensions regarding potential interference, voter intimidation, and the misuse of official machinery.