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Kadapa Council to Elect New Mayor Today After Court Clears Vote

A High Court dismissal of the removed mayor’s challenge cleared the way for a council vote under temporary restrictions near the KMC office.

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Overview

  • The High Court on Wednesday dismissed K. Suresh Babu’s plea against the notification to fill the vacancy, allowing the election to proceed.
  • The Kadapa Municipal Corporation scheduled the mayoral selection as a special council meeting on December 11.
  • The YSR Congress Party holds a majority in the council, with senior leaders publicly backing Paka Suresh for the post.
  • The Telugu Desam Party said it would sit out the contest, citing a lack of numbers and its focus on the previous mayor’s removal.
  • Authorities imposed a 200-metre restriction around the KMC office from December 11 to 13 under Section 163 of BNSS, with police deploying additional personnel.