VIJAYAWADA: The results of the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council (APMC) elections held on Monday were formally announced on Tuesday by Returning Officer and Director of Secondary Health, Chakradhar Babu, in the presence of Health Department Secretary Saurabh Gaur.

Certificates were handed over to the 13 newly elected members at a ceremony in Tadepalli.

Chakradhar Babu emphasised that the elections were conducted transparently and democratically after a gap of 20 years. Out of 56,156 registered doctors, 30,773 (55%) participated through the e-voting system, casting a total of 3,15,745 votes.

He noted that 84 candidates contested for 13 seats, with cumulative vote counts determining the winners.

He said support was provided through helplines, while doctors used ‘APMC Chunav Bot.’

He added that despite busy schedules and overseas commitments, many doctors registered and voted online, reflecting strong engagement.

The number of votes of first two persons: Kola Alekhya (10,293 votes), Bolla Mounika (10,189). He said the Council would add nominated members soon, raising strength to 25.