India, Nov. 1 -- Municipal elections in Tirupati are scheduled for Nov. 1, and the district administration says it has completed its administrative, security and logistical preparations for a free, fair and peaceful vote. District Collector and District Election Officer Dr. S. Venkateswar made the announcement Saturday.

Voting will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 90% of voter slips have already been delivered to residents, according to the report.

Venkateswar said 2,500 police personnel have been deployed across the district to maintain law and order.

Hyper-sensitive and sensitive polling booths will be monitored by webcasting. Where network connectivity is weak, video recording will serve as the alternative. Independent micro-obse...