The crucial phase of nominations in the urban local body election process in AP has come to an end. The State Election Commission announced on Sunday night that a total of 25,819 nominations were filed in this three-day process. It is noteworthy that a huge 17,291 nominations were filed on the last day of receipt of nominations yesterday alone.

If we look at the details of the nominations received on the last day, 244 people filed nominations for the posts of mayor in 13 municipal corporations, 765 people filed nominations for the posts of chairperson in 87 municipal corporations and city panchayats. Similarly, 5,532 nominations for corporator posts and 10,750 nominations for councilor posts were received from candidates on the last day.

If we look at the total number of nominations filed in the three-day period, 330 people have filed nominations for the posts of mayor and 1,038 for the posts of municipal chairperson across the state. Meanwhile, 8,198 nominations have been filed for the posts of corporator and 16,253 for the posts of councilor.

The scrutiny of the nomination papers filed will be carried out today. October 21 has been set as the final date for candidates to withdraw their nominations. After that, polling will be held on October 28 and counting of votes will be carried out on the 30th and the results will be announced.