Andhra Pradesh Urban Local Body Elections Begin With 273 Nominations Filed On First Day

The nomination process for elections across 23 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh has officially commenced. On the first day, a total of <b>273 nominations</b> were filed across the state. This includes 5 nominations for mayoral positions in corporations like Srikakulam, Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram, and Mangalagiri-Tadepalli, alongside 98 nominations for 260 divisions. Additionally, 10 nominations were submitted for chairperson posts in 19 municipalities and nagar panchayats, with 160 nominations for 749 wards. According to the <b>State Election Commission</b>, the deadline for filing nominations is set for Monday. Local officials confirmed that Srikakulam Corporation and Amadalavalasa municipality recorded 12 nominations during this initial phase.