Andhra Pradesh Begins Urban Local Body Elections Amid Tight Security Measures

Urban local body elections began today across Andhra Pradesh, covering municipal corporations and councils in the state. The State Election Commissioner, Anil Chandra Punetha, along with a team of officers, is personally monitoring the conduct of the polls. To ensure a peaceful voting process, authorities have installed CCTV cameras at key locations and deployed drones over areas where clashes are anticipated. These measures aim to maintain order and safeguard voters and election staff during the elections.