"ap-panchayat-polls"

Panchayat polls in the state are scheduled to begin from February 9 and will go on till February 21 in four phases.

The orders issued are in the nature of reasonable restrictions and are essentially preventive measures, taken recourse to ensure free and fair elections.

Praveen Prakash seems to have imparted instructions to Collectors and SPs as well as other officers not to participate in the Commission meetings.