AP: Elaborate arrangements made to conduct local body polls transparently: SEC

Vijayawada, Oct 17 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha has said that elaborate arrangements have been made to conduct the local body, Zilla Parishad and Mandal Parishat elections transparently and fairly. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, the SEC said that priority had been given to conduct elections peacefully, adding that he has directed the officials concerned to take stringent steps to maintain tranquility and law and order during the elections. "Steps have also been taken to bring the situation into control if untoward incidents take place. All SPs and district Collectors have been put on…