Andhra Pradesh is gearing up for a crucial political contest at the grassroots, with the TDP-led NDA coalition and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) mobilising their organisational networks for the local body elections. The State Election Commission announced the schedule on Wednesday, with polling from October 28 to December 2.
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, headed by State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha, announced the election schedule on Wednesday.
The Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, headed by State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha, announced the election schedule on Wednesday. YSRCP president and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed party leaders to identify strong candidates, strengthen constituency-level coordination and be ready to challenge alleged administrative obstruction through election authorities and the courts. The party has accused the coalition government of delaying caste certificates and using the police to pressure opposition aspirants. YSRCP State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, a close confidant of Jagan, has asked affiliated wings to mobilise workers down to village level. He stressed legal preparedness, alternative candidates, booth management and digital outreach. He also asked party units to highlight farmers’ concerns, employment, welfare delivery, rising prices and local infrastructure. Chief Minister and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu has urged TDP, Jana Sena and BJP leaders to coordinate candidate selection, prevent internal differences and campaign together. READ | Jagan Reddy’s YSRCP Seeks All-Party Meet Ahead Of Andhra Local Body Polls
