Foot marches held across district ahead of elections

Foot marches held across district ahead of elections left Police personnel participating in a flag march ahead of the local body elections in Narasaraopet town on October 24, 2026. The Hindu The Hindu th-online Administrator Police personnel participating in a flag march ahead of the local body elections in Narasaraopet town on Saturday. These special foot marches were organised to prevent any untoward incidents and to instill confidence among the public by dispelling fear ANANTAPUR Ahead of the elections, the Police department is taking various measures to instil confidence and trust among the people on peaceful conduct of elections and maintaining law and order during the election process.

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| Explained storyline 1 Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh had directed the local police and special police forces to conduct foot marches in sensitive villages across the district. These special foot marches were organised to prevent any untoward incidents and to instil confidence among the public by dispelling fear. During these visits, meetings were held with villagers. Addressing the village meetings, police officials made it clear that no one, regardless of their status, would be spared if they attempted to disrupt law and order or incite unrest during the election period.

Police warned that those who take the law into their own hands will face strict legal action. The public was also advised to immediately inform police if anyone in the village engages in intimidation or attempts to influence voters. Jagan to move Supreme Court again over ‘obstruction’ of YSRCP nominees in Andhra local body polls Jagan to move Supreme Court again over ‘obstruction’ of YSRCP nominees in Andhra local body polls Releasing a book of evidence photographs, the YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges torn nomination papers, forged withdrawal letters and attacks on the party’s candidates Jagan to move Supreme Court again over ‘obstruction’ of YSRCP nominees in Andhra local body polls storyline 1 The SP said police patrolling has been intensified in sensitive areas, and warned that criminal cases will be registered against anyone who posts provocative content on social media or engages in any act that disrupts law and order.

The Police urged the public to exercise their right to vote freely and fearlessly, without any apprehension.