High-Stakes MLC Elections Unfold in Andhra Pradesh

In Andhra Pradesh, MLC elections are underway for three constituencies, covering graduate areas in East Godavari, West Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur, and a teacher area in Srikakulam. Over 6.62 lakh voters are involved, with counting set for March 3. Security is heightened, with key candidates contesting.

Voting has commenced for the MLC elections across three constituencies in Andhra Pradesh, including graduate constituencies in East and West Godavari, Krishna, and Guntur districts, alongside a teacher constituency in Srikakulam.

Polling opened at 8 am and will conclude by 4 pm, with over 6.62 lakh electors turning out for the graduate elections and 22,493 for the teacher election. The state’s Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, planned to vote in Guntur, with tight security deployed at 1,062 polling stations.

A pool of 70 candidates are contesting, including TDP's A Rajendra Prasad and PDF's K S Lakshman Rao. Noticeably, the YSRCP has opted out of these polls. Results will be counted by March 3.