Kadapa, April 06: Nominations will not be accepted for the byelections to Kadapa Lok Sabha and Pulivendula Assembly seats on government holidays–April 14 and 17, said district collector Sasibushan Kumar. Addressing a meeting with leaders of different political parties here on Monday, he sought their cooperation for conducting the by-elections in a smooth and peaceful manner on May 8.
He exhorted them to strictly adhere to the election code of conduct.
He said as many as 11 applications were received seeking change in polling booths. Election symbols will be issued on April 21. He said those coming to file nominations should park their vehicles 100 meters away from the returning officer’s office and only five persons will be allowed into the returning officer building. Not more than three vehicles will be allowed in the candidate’s convoy for filing nominations.
No meetings will be allowed at temples and ministers have been barred from participating in official meetings, the collector said.
–Agencies