Sun Feb 23 10:48:25 UTC 2025: **Andhra Pradesh Teachers’ MLC Election Preparations Underway**
VIZIANAGARAM/SRIKAKULAM/PARVATIPURAM, Andhra Pradesh – Robust preparations are underway for the North Andhra Teachers’ MLC election scheduled for February 27th, 2025. Over 22,000 teachers across six districts – Vizianagaram, Srikakulam, Parvatipuram-Manyam, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, and Alluri Sitaramaraju – are eligible to vote. Polling stations have been set up across the region, with the highest number of voters in Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts. District officials have ensured special leave for government teachers and requested private institutions to accommodate their teachers’ participation. Strict security measures are in place to maintain the integrity of the election process. Incumbent MLC Pakalapati Raghuvarma expressed confidence in his re-election, citing support from various teachers’ associations and several political parties. Key issues he plans to address include the Contributory Pension System, outstanding arrears, and the establishment of a new Pay Revision Commission.
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