AP: Nominations Filed for 20 ZPTC and 218 MPTC Seats on First Day in Vizianagaram

Vizianagaram, Oct. 21 -- A total of 20 nominations for Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituencies (ZPTCs) and 218 nominations for Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituencies (MPTCs) were filed on the first day of the nomination process for local body elections in Vizianagaram district on Wednesday, officials said.

The nomination process commenced following the issuance of the election notification by the returning officers.

Of the 27 ZPTC seats in the district, 20 nominations were received at the Zilla Parishad office on the first day.

Similarly, of the 449 MPTC seats, 218 nominations were filed at the respective mandal headquarters, officials said.

District Collector and District Election Officer S. Ramsundar Reddy made arrangements to e...