Elections in Andhra Pradesh

In addition, the state legislature may be dismissed by the Parliament according to Article 356 of the Indian Constitution and President's rule may be imposed.

In 1956, the United Andhra Pradesh State Legislative Assembly had 294 seats representing 23 districts.

And under the leadership of K Chandrashekar Rao separate state of Telangana was carved out of Andhra Pradesh.

During this period JanaSena the party of Pawan Kalyan cut ties with TDP due to conflict on special status of Andhra Pradesh which was one of the commitments during the states bifurcation in 2014.

[4] All citizens of India above 18 years of age are eligible to enrol as voters in the electoral rolls.

Normally, voter registrations are allowed at latest one week prior to the last date for nomination of candidates.

The Election Commission's Model Code of Conduct enters into force as soon as the notification for polls is issued.

This places restrictions on the campaigning by political parties as well as prohibits certain government actions that would unduly influence the election.

The electoral process is the same as in the rest of India with Electronic Voting Machines being used for all Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

After the election day, the EVMs are stood stored in a strong room under heavy security.

[5] Section 20 of the above Act disqualifies non-resident Indians (NRI) from getting their name registered in the electoral rolls.

Despite the report submitted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee two years ago, the Government has so far failed to act on the recommendations.

Several civic society organisations have urged the government to amend the RPA act to allow NRI's and people on the move to cast their vote through absentee ballot system.