GVMC ward delimitation draws over 500 objections
The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has concluded the period for public objections regarding its draft ward delimitation. Over 500 objections have been received, primarily concerning ward boundaries and calls for an increase in the number of wards. Concerns have been raised about the impact of these changes on local political dynamics and administrative efficiency.
- ▪The GVMC proposed increasing the number of wards from 98 to 120.
- ▪More than 500 objections were submitted by the public and political leaders.
- ▪Many residents expressed concerns about the division of localities and the impact on political support bases.
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The period for submitting objections and suggestions on the draft ward delimitation notification of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), which proposed increasing the number of wards from 98 to 120, has come to an end. The civic body has received more than 500 representations from the public, political leaders and elected representatives.According to sources, a majority of the suggestions pertained to objections regarding ward boundaries and the reorganisation of several localities.
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