Andhra EC directed to defer final civic polls nominee list after YSRCP alleges candidates obstructed

What happened: The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to defer publishing the final candidate list for local body polls until October 25, after YSRCP alleged TDP cadre obstructed its candidates from filing nominations. Key numbers: Final list was scheduled for publication Wednesday. Deferral until October 25. Why it matters: The bench told the poll body to examine the YSRCP allegations and extend nomination deadlines where law and order prevented filing, and directed the DGP to ensure candidate protection and CCTV at nomination centres.

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