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Visakhapatnam reports 3.34% voting in first two hours; Voter participation in core urban areas yet to gather pace
By Harish Gilai4 min read at The Hindu
In brief
GVMC elections began on November 1, 2026, in Visakhapatnam, with a slow overall voter turnout of 3.34% in the first two hours.
Turnout was higher in semi-urban zones like Madhurawada and Anakapalli, while core urban areas saw a slower start.
The polling process remained largely peaceful, with security arrangements in place and YSRCP mayor candidate Varudu Kalyani casting her vote.
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Updated - November 01, 2026 11:11 am IST - VISAKHAPATNAM
Voters waiting in a queue to cast their votes at the polling station in Yendada, Ward 11, in the Madhurawada zone, during GVMC urban local body elections in Visakhapatnam on November 1, 2026. | Photo Credit: Paul Nicodemus
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