The local body elections in Andhra Pradesh have reached an important stage, with candidates waiting for the people’s verdict. The results will show how voters have supported different parties across the state.
The counting of votes for the MPTC and ZPTC elections began at 8 AM on Saturday, November 7. The counting is taking place at 365 centres across Andhra Pradesh, with 9,062 tables arranged for the process.
A total of 582 ZPTC and 7,767 MPTC seats went to polls on November 5. Meanwhile, 77 ZPTC and 2,051 MPTC seats were won unanimously. The elections recorded a voter turnout of 70.72%.
Postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes from polling stations. State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said that 11,002 counting supervisors and 28,692 assistants have been deployed.
Around 19,885 police personnel have also been assigned to maintain security at the counting centres. The State Election Commission has directed officials to complete the counting process by 8 PM.
