Archive · 27 Aug 2026
ECI Official Praises Anna Canteen Food, Hygiene During Vijayawada Visit
Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma visited Vijayawada on Wednesday.
He had lunch at the Anna Canteen in Patamata.
He said the rice, sambar and curry were tasty.
He also liked how clean the canteen was.
Sharma said people seemed happy with the services.
Later, he visited the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam temple.
He prayed to Goddess Kanaka Durga and took part in special pujas.
Temple officials gave him blessings and sacred offerings.
They also explained the temple and its facilities for visitors.
ECI Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma visited the Anna Canteen at Patamata in Vijayawada.
Sharma praised the canteen’s food, quality, hygiene and management after having lunch there.
He specifically appreciated the rice, sambar and curry and recorded his feedback.
Sharma also visited Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri and offered prayers.
Temple officials briefed him on the shrine’s significance and facilities available to devotees.
- Who
- ECI Senior Deputy Election Commissioner Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav and VMC Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra.
- What
- Sharma praised the Anna Canteen’s food and cleanliness and visited the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam temple.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- The Anna Canteen at Patamata and Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada.
- Why
- The canteen visit was part of Sharma’s city tour, while the temple visit included prayers and special pujas.
- Visiting official
- Dr Pawan Kumar Sharma, Senior Deputy Election Commissioner of the Election Commission of India
- Canteen
- Anna Canteen, Patamata, Vijayawada
- Feedback
- Sharma praised the taste, quality, hygiene and management of the canteen
- Meal mentioned
- Rice, sambar and curry
- Temple visited
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri
- Religious observance
- Sharma had darshan of Goddess Kanaka Durga and performed special pujas
- Accompanying officials
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav and VMC Commissioner HM Dhyanachandra