CM Naidu Condoles Death of Election Officer On Poll Duty

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday expressed grief over the death of polling officer Haritha, who died while on election duty at a polling station in Anantapur district. Haritha, who was serving as an Assistant Presiding Officer (APO), suffered a heart attack while on duty.

Haritha (58) was a Secondary Grade Teacher at the MPUP School in Pulakurthi village of D. Hirehal mandal in Anantapur district. As part of election duty, she



was posted at the polling station at Kadadarakunta in Kuderu mandal. She developed a breathing problem while on duty. 

The medical team available at the polling station immediately shifted her to the Kuderu Primary Health Centre. Despite emergency treatment, she died in the afternoon.

Expressing his condolences to Haritha’s family members, the Chief Minister said the government would stand by the bereaved family in every way.