Ankam Mounika was elected chairperson and Mohd Shoaib vice-chairman of Khanapur municipality amid political tensions, with allegations against Congress over disruptions, marking the conclusion of repeatedly postponed civic body elections
The election of chairperson and vice-chairperson of Khanapur municipality was postponed again following a controversy involving MLA Vedma Bojju during the process, forcing officials to defer the election to Sunday amid protests and allegations by BJP and BRS councillors
A controversy erupted during the election of the Khanapur municipality chairperson in Nirmal district after MLA Vedma Bojju reportedly argued with election officials. The process was briefly stalled amid claims of majority by BJP–BRS councillors.
A BRS councillor was allegedly kidnapped ahead of the Khanapur municipal election scheduled for April 4. Family members accused Congress leaders of involvement and urged police to trace her, amid political tensions over control of the civic body
