1. Andhra halts election process in 100 urban local bodies after Supreme Court order

Andhra halts election process in 100 urban local bodies after Supreme Court order

States

  • On October 21, AP's State Election Commission halted the election process for 100 urban local bodies.
  • Suspension covers 13 municipal corporations & 87 municipalities & nagar panchayats.
  • SC intervened after YSRCP alleged its candidates faced threats & obstruction while filing nominations.
  • • Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha said, further decisions would follow after reviewing district reports on October 22.

Source: deccanchronicle.com

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