Andhra Pradesh government approves increase of GVMC wards from 98 to 120

The state government of Andhra Pradesh has completed the delimitation process for the Guntur Municipal Corporation (GVMC), expanding its electoral wards from 98 to 120. This adjustment is intended to provide better representation as the city’s population continues to grow. The increase will be reflected in the upcoming municipal elections, with the new ward boundaries to be notified to the Election Commission. Officials said the change could reshape local political dynamics, prompting parties to field candidates for the additional 22 wards. Detailed ward maps are expected to be released to the public in the coming weeks.