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Andhra Pradesh to hold elections for 659 ZPTCs and 9,829 MPTCs on Nov 3
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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The Election Commission has scheduled local body polls in Andhra Pradesh for 659 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies and 9,829 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies on November 3, as reported by Deccan Chronicle.
The Election Commission of India has announced that Andhra Pradesh will conduct elections for its local self‑government bodies on November 3. Voters across the state will elect representatives for 659 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) and 9,829 Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs).
These elections are part of the regular cycle of rural local bodies, which manage development programs and public services at the district and mandal levels. The schedule was confirmed by the Deccan Chronicle, citing official notifications.
Election officials have begun logistical preparations, including the distribution of electronic voting machines and training of polling staff, to ensure a smooth voting process across the state's 13 districts. The outcome will shape local governance structures for the next five years.
These elections are part of the regular cycle of rural local bodies, which manage development programs and public services at the district and mandal levels. The schedule was confirmed by the Deccan Chronicle, citing official notifications.
Election officials have begun logistical preparations, including the distribution of electronic voting machines and training of polling staff, to ensure a smooth voting process across the state's 13 districts. The outcome will shape local governance structures for the next five years.