Amaravati, 1 November (H.S.): Polling for urban local body elections in Andhra Pradesh was largely peaceful on Sunday, barring clashes between ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) workers in Pulivendula of Kadapa district, officials said.

Voting began at 7 am across 100 urban local bodies, comprising 13 municipal corporations and 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats. Polling is scheduled to continue until 5 pm, with voters turning up at polling stations to exercise their franchise.

According to Kurnool Range Deputy Inspector General of Police Koya Praveen, clashes broke out between workers of the two parties in Pulivendula, with stones being hurled during the confrontation. Police personnel were making efforts to restore normalcy. There was no immediate information about any injuries in the incident.

Around 1,000 police personnel were deployed in Pulivendula, with CCTV cameras and drones being used for surveillance. The DIG said the police were prepared to handle any situation.

Across the state, 36,351 police personnel have been deployed at 4,372 locations to ensure peaceful polling. Senior police officers are monitoring security arrangements, particularly at sensitive locations, to prevent disturbances and safeguard the electoral process.

Violence had also been reported between TDP and YSRCP workers during the nomination process, following which cases were registered.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Indrani Sarkar