75% voter turnout in Anakapalli district

ANAKAPALLI Voter enthusiasm was high across rural constituencies as the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections progressed briskly, registering an overall robust turnout by 5p.m. According to reports released by the election authorities, polling remained largely peaceful across various divisions, including Narsipatnam, Anakapalli, and Adduruoad Junction. Voters queued up early at designated polling stations to exercise their franchise through secret ballots.

Data compiled from 24 mandals indicated significant participation among both men and women electors. Rolugunta mandal in the Narsipatnam division recorded a notable high of 80.40%, closely followed by K. Kotapadu and Sabbavaram at over 80%.

Meanwhile, Payakaraopeta and S. Rayavaram mandals witnessed a comparatively moderate turnout, hovering between 66% and 68%.