Andhra Pradesh civic polls result LIVE | Counting of votes underway across 92 ULBs; heavy rains postpone counting in Bapatla and Prakasam districts

Counting for the 10 zones to be held at different locations on the Andhra University campus; candidates and party leaders spend time meeting supporters, reviewing prospects, while a few visit temples and offer prayers; authorities make elaborate arrangements at the venue

Updated - November 03, 2026 10:10 am IST

Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram: The Counting process began smoothly in Vizianagaram on November 3, 2026. As many as seven candidates contested for the mayoral post. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

Counting of votes for the elections to 92 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), comprising 13 Municipal Corporations and 79 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats, began across the State on Tuesday (November 3, 2026).

The counting commenced at designated centres in all districts after the counting rooms were opened in the presence of District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners and Returning Officers.

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The counting process is being taken up for a total of 3,186 wards across the 92 ULBs. Of these, 804 wards are in Municipal Corporations, while the remaining 2,382 are in Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats.

The State has established 138 counting centres to facilitate the process, including 22 centres for Municipal Corporations, with the remaining centres catering to Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats. Elaborate arrangements have been made to ensure the smooth and transparent conduct of counting.

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As many as 47,817 personnel, comprising counting supervisors, assistants and other staff, have been deployed across the centres. This includes 28,182 personnel for Municipal Corporations and 19,635 for Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats.

To strengthen security and ensure transparency, a total of 1,372 CCTV cameras have been installed at strong rooms and counting centres across the State.

It may be noted that the 92 Urban Local Bodies went to polls on November 1, recording a final voter turnout of 62.16%. Of the total 96,89,061 registered voters, as many as 60,22,411 exercised their franchise.

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TDP rebel candidate L. Appala Naidu has taken an early lead in Nellimarla through postal ballots, securing 57 of the 102 votes counted. The YSRCP received 28 votes, while the BJP managed only 17.

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Counting of votes in all ULBs in Bapatla and Prakasam districts was postponed from 8 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. due to heavy rains.

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GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg conducted a review meeting on the counting arrangements with officials.

During the meeting, the Commissioner explained in detail the procedures to be followed during counting, relevant election regulations, the responsibilities of officers and staff, and the precautionary measures to be taken at every stage. Mr. Garg told personnel engaged in counting duties to discharge their responsibilities with composure, patience and alertness.

He advised officials and staff to visit their respective zonal counting centres and familiarise themselves with the duties assigned.

Counting for the 10 GVMC zones will be carried out at 10 different locations within the AU campus. Officials and staff assigned to counting duties were briefed on their respective responsibilities, while senior police officers were seen sensitising personnel on security protocols and the arrangements to be followed during the counting process.

After a peaceful polling concluded on Sunday, the candidates, who contested the Vizianagaram municipal polls for mayor and corporator posts, have been eagerly waiting for the results scheduled to be declared on Tuesday. However, political analysts believe that the independent candidates will turn out to be the kingmakers.

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The State Election Commission announced that the final voting percentage, recorded at 5 p.m., stood at 60.96% across the 12 Municipal Corporations and 79 Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats that went to the polls on November 1. In Greater Visakhapatnam, turnout was 50.02% as of 3 p.m., with the final report yet to be submitted.

60.96% turnout recorded in 91 urban local body polls