Amaravati, Oct. 19 -- Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh on Monday said a record of over 22,800 nominations has been filed for the urban local body elections across the state.

Taking a swipe at critics, he said those who cry foul should remember that elections are won in the field, not at press meets.

In a post on X, Lokesh attached a news article and said, "A record of over 22,800 nominations have been filed for the urban local body elections across Andhra Pradesh. Candidates from every party, every community and every corner of the state have stepped forward. Democracy in Andhra Pradesh is alive and thriving. Those who cry foul before a single vote is cast should remember: elections are won in the field, not at press meets....