Andhra Pradesh local body polls to be held in 3 phases

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (APSEC) on Saturday issued notification for elections to rural and urban local bodies. The elections will be held in three phases.
The notification for the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) was issued and nominations will be accepted from March 9 to March 11. The last date for withdrawal of nominations will be March 14. The polling will take place on March 21 and counting will start at 8am on March 24.

The notification for municipal elections will be issued on March 9 and nominations will be accepted from March 11 to March 13. Candidates can withdraw their nominations till 3pm on March 16. The polling will be held on March 23 and counting will be done on March 27.
The gram panchayat elections will be held in two phases — on March 27 and March 29. The results will be declared on not be allowed.
On the issue of government buildings painted with YSRC party colours, Kumar said: “The issue is pending with the high court. Our reports said only a few number of the buildings were painted till date. We will not permit paintings anymore.”