Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh: District Superintendent of Police K.V. Maheshwara Reddy, IPS, has urged political parties, candidates and the public to cooperate with the police in ensuring the peaceful conduct of the upcoming MPTC and ZPTC elections scheduled for November 5.
The election campaign period will conclude at 5 p.m. on November 3. The SP clarified that campaigning, rallies, processions and public meetings are prohibited during the 48-hour silence period before polling concludes. Political leaders, campaigners and individuals who are not residents of the concerned local areas must also leave those areas and refrain from election-related campaigning.
The SP directed everyone to strictly follow the Election Commission’s guidelines and the Model Code of Conduct. Any complaints, suspicious activities or violations of election rules should be reported immediately through the following contact numbers:
- District Police Control Room: 6309990933
- District Police Election Cell: 6309990923
- Srikakulam DSP: 6309990804
- Kasibugga DSP: 6309990805
- Tekkali DSP: 6309990811
Complaints may also be submitted to the police officers concerned in the respective mandals.
In connection with the counting of votes for the Ichchapuram and Palasa municipal elections, the police have also prohibited victory rallies, processions, bursting of firecrackers, DJ sound systems and other celebrations that may cause public inconvenience. These restrictions are being enforced under Section 30 of the Police Act and Section 163 of the BNSS.
The SP warned that strict legal action would be taken against anyone violating election regulations or disturbing public order. He also cautioned against spreading false information, posting hate speech or forwarding provocative content on social media.
District SP K.V. Maheshwara Reddy appealed to voters to exercise their democratic rights freely and without fear. He further requested political parties, candidates, supporters and the general public to extend their full cooperation to the district police to ensure peaceful and orderly elections.
