The TDP-led alliance is continuing its strong run in the Andhra Pradesh MPTC and ZPTC elections. Counting is underway across the state and the results declared so far point to a clear advantage for alliance candidates in several districts.
Out of 659 ZPTC seats across Andhra Pradesh, the alliance has secured or established leads in more than 170 seats. In the 9,821 MPTC seats, alliance candidates are also performing strongly with victories and leads in over 2,000 positions.
TDP Scores Key Victory in Pulivendula and Mydukur
One of the major highlights is the TDP’s victory in Pulivendula in Kadapa district. TDP candidate Bharathi won the ZPTC seat with a majority of 1,463 votes. The result is politically significant given Pulivendula’s importance in Andhra Pradesh politics. The party also secured the Mydukur ZPTC seat. TDP candidate Krishna Kishore registered a massive victory with a majority of 18,903 votes.
TDP Wins Several MPTC Seats Across Districts
The TDP has also registered victories in several MPTC constituencies.
In Guntur district, Mikkili Sravani won the Jadavalli MPTC seat by 74 votes. Mallavarapu Priyanka secured the Dasupalem seat in Guntur Rural with a majority of 229 votes.
In Manyam district, TDP candidates won the Ganjaibhadhra and Sarika MPTC seats in Salur mandal. Ganuthuru Bhaskar Raju also emerged victorious with a margin of 201 votes.
The party secured the Halfpet MPTC seat in Tenali mandal. Its candidate Dasari Ratna Kumari won by 32 votes.
In Kadapa district, TDP candidate Eddula Sanjeevathi won the Suddapalle MPTC seat in Peddamudium mandal with a majority of 1,021 votes.
TDP candidates also won the Kavanur, Shambrampakam, Koppedu, Jagannathapuram and Sriharipuram MPTC seats in Chittoor district.
Meanwhile, Jana Sena candidate Yadla Mahalakshmi won the Vedangi-1 MPTC seat in West Godavari district.
Tension at Hindupur Counting Centre
Counting also witnessed a minor tense situation at the Government Polytechnic College in Hindupur.
YSRCP workers objected to the alleged entry of MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna’s personal assistant Srinivasa Rao into the counting centre. They attempted to jump the gates and enter the premises. Police personnel stopped them, leading to a brief scuffle between the two sides. Police later dispersed the protesting party workers.
64 of 66 Postal Ballots Declared Invalid in Kaikaluru
An unusual development was reported from Kaikaluru mandal in Eluru district. Of the 66 postal ballots received, 64 were declared invalid. Only two votes were considered valid and both were polled in favour of the TDP.
SEC to Take Up Pending Local Body Elections
With municipal elections already completed and MPTC and ZPTC counting nearing completion, the SEC is preparing to focus on the remaining local body elections.
Anil Chandra Punetha said decisions would soon be taken on elections in 23 pending municipalities and nearly 13,000 gram panchayats. The commission will examine the pending matters and take further steps in accordance with High Court directions.
Officials are making efforts to complete the MPTC and ZPTC counting by 4 PM. The SEC expects the entire process to conclude by the evening.
