A total of 66 nominations were filed on Friday by candidates contesting for ward member posts in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC). Gajuwaka zone recorded the highest number of nominations, with 26 candidates filing their papers on the first day of the nomination process for the local body elections 2026.
According to the details furnished by the respective Zonal Returning Officers, no nominations were filed for the Mayor’s post on the first day.
Among the GVMC zones, Gajuwaka accounted for the highest number of nominations with 26, followed by the South Zone with 11 and Aganampudi Zone with nine. The North Zone received seven nominations, while Pendurthi Zone recorded six.
The East Zone received four nominations, while three candidates filed their papers in the West Zone.
The nomination process began across the GVMC limits on Friday, with candidates contesting for the Mayor and ward member posts able to file their nominations before the designated Returning Officers.
Meanwhile, no nominations were filed for ward member posts on the first day in the Bheemili, Madhurawada and Anakapalli zones, the respective Returning Officers said.
The nomination process is expected to gather pace in the coming days as political parties intensify their election campaigns and candidates prepare to submit their papers ahead of the deadline.
Published - October 16, 2026 11:37 pm IST