Andhra Pradesh civic polls result LIVE | Counting of votes underway across 10 GVMC zones

Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram: The Counting process began smoothly in Vizianagaram on November 3, 2026. As many as seven candidates contested for the mayoral post. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

A sense of anticipation and an unusual silence have descended on the city, with the results of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) elections set to be declared on Tuesday (November 3, 2026).

With their political fate hanging in the balance, corporator candidates and legislators across party lines spent the eve of counting day attending meetings, consultations and prayers, hoping for a favourable outcome.

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Several candidates and political leaders were seen meeting supporters and party functionaries at their residences, discussing the possible outcome of the elections and assessing their prospects.

Some leaders also organised special prayers and visited temples to seek divine blessings ahead of the crucial day. Candidates belonging to all major political parties expressed confidence about their chances of victory, though the final verdict will be known only after the votes are counted.

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