Vizianagaram Mayor poll moved to October 29 over Sirimanotsavam; counting stays on October 30
India’s State Election Commission has approved a request from Vizianagaram district officials to postpone the mayoral election by one day, moving the vote to October 29. The change accommodates the local Sirimanotsavam festival. Vote counting will take place on October 30 as originally scheduled. The commission said the shift will not affect the overall election timeline.