In Rajanna Sircilla, a deceased candidate was declared elected as Sarpanch after polling continued despite his death earlier this month. Cherla Murali, who died of a heart attack on December 5, secured over 700 votes. Authorities have put the election on hold
Considered an epitome of an ethical life, he was popularly called 'Agency Sundarayya', drawing comparison to the founding member of CPI (M), Puchallapalli Sundarayya
