Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Vijayawada Corporation Steps Up Preparations for Civic Elections
Vijayawada is getting ready for local elections.
People will vote for a mayor and representatives in 86 divisions.
The city corporation commissioner visited a college auditorium that may be used for election work.
Officials are considering places to receive and hand out election materials and count votes.
They also need secure rooms for election materials.
The commissioner asked staff to follow the State Election Commission’s rules.
He said the centres should have electricity, drinking water, lighting, sanitation and parking.
The State government is expected to announce the election schedule through a notification.
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation is preparing for elections to the mayor post and 86 division corporator posts.
The State government is expected to issue a notification for the forthcoming local body elections.
Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra inspected proposed election centres at Andhra Loyola College Auditorium on Thursday.
The proposed facilities include reception, distribution and counting centres, along with strong rooms.
Dhyanachandra directed officials to follow State Election Commission guidelines and provide essential infrastructure and services.
- Who
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation officials, led by Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra.
- What
- Preparations for elections to the mayor post and 86 division corporator posts, including inspection of proposed election centres.
- When
- The inspection took place on Thursday; the State government is expected to issue the election notification.
- Where
- Andhra Loyola College Auditorium, Vijayawada.
- Why
- To prepare reception, distribution and counting centres and strong rooms for the forthcoming local body elections.
Preparation measures
Election status
Planning for election facilities
Preparation measures
VMC officials are assessing a proposed site and arranging infrastructure for election activities in line with State Election Commission guidelines.
Election status
The State government has not yet issued the notification; it is only expected to do so for the forthcoming local body elections.
- Election body
- Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC)
- Posts being prepared for
- Mayor and 86 division corporator posts
- Inspection site
- Andhra Loyola College Auditorium, Vijayawada
- Inspection lead
- VMC Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra
- Election centres proposed
- Reception, distribution and counting centres, and strong rooms
- Guidelines
- State Election Commission guidelines
- Facilities requested
- Power, drinking water, sanitation, lighting, parking and other essential infrastructure