Yesterday, the Supreme Court had refused to vacate the lower court’s earlier order on maintaining status quo till 27 August. The High court’s order is a double whammy for the YSRCP government keen on expediting the shifting of its executive capital to Vizag.
Commission has also directed the Chief Secretary of the State to depute a senior officer from the State to ensure that the extant instructions regarding COVID-19 containment measures are complied with while making arrangements for conducting the elections.
The resolution passed with 133 members voting in favor of it with no votes against it or abstentions, will now be sent to the Centre for necessary follow-up action.
