Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh SEC appoints 28 IAS officers as general observers
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission has named 28 IAS officers as general observers for the upcoming local body elections. The move aims to strengthen oversight and ensure smooth conduct of polls. Commissioner Punetha stressed the role of the Poll Management App, which provides real‑time data on voter lists, polling stations and election procedures. This initiative follows recent efforts to improve transparency.