YSRCP seeks transparency in GVMC ward delimitation, electoral rolls - The HinduPublished - October 09, 2026 11:43 pm IST - VISAKHAPATNAMYSR Congress Party Visakhapatnam district president K.K. Raju along with party leaders at the Collectorate in Visakhapatnam on Friday. | Photo Credit: V RAJUMembers of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have submitted a representation to the district administration seeking transparency in ward delimitation, and the preparation of electoral rolls, ahead of the proposed local body elections.Speaking to the media near the Collectorate, YSRCP Visakhapatnam district president, K.K. Raju accompanied by former MLA Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar and other party leaders, said that the developments surrounding the proposed GVMC elections over the past few months had raised concerns.They expressed concern over the alleged significant variations in the number of voters across GVMC wards. Mr. Raju also alleged discrepancies between voter data released on September 22 and figures made available on October 7.He also alleged that delays in receiving caste certificates, tax clearance documents, no-dues certificates and other papers required to contest the elections. “Applicants had reportedly encountered server-related problems at village and ward secretariats, MeeSeva centres and GVMC zonal offices, affecting the timely delivery of certificates. If the delays were caused by technical issues, the authorities should resolve them immediately,” he said.Mr Vasupalli Ganesh Kumar alleged political favouritism in the redrawing of ward boundaries and said the exercise should not benefit one political party at the expense of another.Published - October 09, 2026 11:43 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }