The nomination process for urban local body elections concluded on Sunday across eight civic bodies in Krishna and NTR districts. Candidates from major parties and independents submitted their papers for ward member and civic chief posts.
In Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, 968 nominations were received for 86 ward seats. Additionally, 24 nominations were filed for the mayor’s post.
Within Vijayawada, Circle 1 saw 357 nominations, while Circle 2 recorded 349 nominations. Circle 3 registered 262 nominations.
The YSRCP led in Circle 1 with 122 nominations. The TDP secured the highest number of nominations in Circle 2 with 107 and in Circle 3 with 90.
The scrutiny of nominations is scheduled for October 19. Candidates have until October 21 to withdraw their nominations.
Polling for these elections will take place on October 28, with the counting of votes set for October 30.
