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 A sense of anticipation and an unusual silence have descended on the city, with the results of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) elections set to be declared on Tuesday (November 3, 2026).With their political fate hanging in the balance, corporator candidates and legislators across party lines spent the eve of counting day attending meetings, consultations and prayers, hoping for a favourable outcome.Also Read: Andhra Pradesh civic polls largely peaceful; Jagan demands repoll in Pulivendula after clashesSeveral candidates and political leaders were seen meeting supporters and party functionaries at their residences, discussing the possible outcome of the elections and assessing their prospects.Some leaders also organised special prayers and visited temples to seek divine blessings ahead of the crucial day.
Candidates belonging to all major political parties expressed confidence about their chances of victory, though the final verdict will be known only after the votes are counted.Also Read: 60.96% turnout recorded in 91 urban local body pollsMeanwhile, the Andhra University (AU) campus has been readied for the counting process, with elaborate arrangements put in place across the designated centres. Officials were busy with the final preparatory work on Monday (November 2), while police personnel maintained strict vigil at the strong rooms where the ballot boxes have been stored.
Security arrangements have been intensified at the strong rooms, with personnel deployed round the clock to prevent any untoward incidents.November 03, 2026 09:08 GVMC Commissioner conducted review meeting on counting arrangements with officialsGVMC 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.- The Hindu BureauNovember 03, 2026 09:07 Tight Security and Staff Briefings Put in Place for GVMC Vote CountingCounting 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.-The Hindu BureauNovember 03, 2026 09:03 Independent candidates may turn out to be kingmakers in Vizianagaram municipal polls 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.Independent candidates may turn out to be kingmakers in Vizianagaram municipal pollsIndependent candidates could be kingmakers in Vizianagaram municipal polls, impacting close mayoral and corporator contests.November 03, 2026 09:02 60.96% turnout recorded in 91 urban local body pollsThe 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 pollsFinal turnout: 60.96% across 12 Corporations, 79 municipalities; Chimakurthy led at 84.36% with several areas above 80%.
Published - November 03, 2026 09:20 am IST