Hyderabad, November 22: In the light of speculation on who would be the Congress candidate for Pulivendula Assembly segment where byelection was scheduled on December 19, Pradesh Congress Committee chief D Srinivas today made it clear that priority would be given to late YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s family members.
It was reported that the Election Commission of India would issue a notification on November 25 for Pulivendula Assembly bypoll which fell vacant following death of former Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy. The polling would be held on December 19 and the last date for filing of nomination is December 2 and scrutiny of nominations on the following day. Last date for withdrawal of nominations is December 5.
Counting of votes will take place on December 23. Model code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect in Kadapa district.
—Agencies