Andhra Pradesh ready for local body polls, awaiting SC verdict on BC quota: Narayana
Andhra Pradesh officials say the state is prepared to conduct local body elections, but they are waiting for a Supreme Court decision on the backward class quota issue. The delay could cost the state about ₹12,000 crore of the 16th Finance Commission's allocation, according to a minister. The government has also highlighted that the delay may affect local development projects.