The counting process has started in Andhra Pradesh municipal polls. Results including those in the re-poll areas are expected soon. Extensive arrangements have been made by the State Election Commission (SEC). The ruling coalition and the opposition have also asked their leaders and workers to be vigilant.
A total of 92 municipalities went to polls and authorities have set up 138 counting centres with 556 halls and 6831 tables. There are 6831 supervisors overseeing the counting process with a support staff of 13,662 and 27,324 assistants.
A total of 118 candidates were declared elected unopposed in 922 divisions under 13 municipal corporations. 637 out of 3020 wards had uncontested polls. Elections were conducted in 2382 wards with a total of 10,262 candidates.
The poll turnout was 62.16 percent after re-polls. A total of 6,022,411 votes were cast by eligible voters (9,689,061). There was higher voter turnout in smaller municipalities as compared to larger cities.
