The race for Zilla Parishad chairperson posts in Andhra Pradesh is entering its final stage. The ruling alliance is expected to secure 27 of the 28 ZP chairperson positions across the state. While the BJP is set to get Kadapa and Janasena is expected to receive five posts, the TDP is likely to get the remaining 21 positions. However, the final selection has become interesting as several senior TDP leaders are pushing for their family members and political heirs.
One of the biggest talking points is the possibility of Paritala Sriram becoming a ZP chairperson. He won the Nallacheruvu ZPTC seat in the Kadiri constituency of Sri Sathya Sai district with a majority of around 4,000 votes. His victory had strengthened expectations that he would get the district’s top ZP post. However, the seat has reportedly been allotted to Janasena as part of the alliance arrangement. Unless there is a last-minute change in the allocation, Sriram’s chances appear uncertain.
Vizianagaram is witnessing an interesting contest between two political families. Majji Siri Sahasra, daughter of senior YSRCP leader Majji Srinivasa Rao, has entered the race after winning the Terlam ZPTC seat. However, questions surrounding her caste certificate have added uncertainty to her prospects. Karrothu Chandrakala, daughter of TDP leader Karrothu Bangarraju, is another strong contender. The party will have to make a final choice between the two.
In Eluru district, Chintamaneni Navya, daughter of Denduluru MLA Chintamaneni Prabhakar, is emerging as a strong contender for the ZP chairperson post. Her name is reportedly almost finalised. Tirupati is another district attracting attention. Dr Chetana, daughter of former Union Minister and senior TDP leader Panabaka Lakshmi, is among the prominent names being considered for the post.
In Krishna district, Jayalakshmi, wife of Vikkurthi Srinivasa Rao, is in the race. Nandyal is witnessing interest around Raja Reddy, brother of Minister BC Janardhan Reddy. Gollapalli Amulya is among the contenders for the Dr BR Ambedkar Konaseema ZP chairperson post. In West Godavari, the name of Venkat, son of TDP MLA Pitani Satyanarayana, is also doing the rounds.
Janasena‘s share of five ZP chairperson posts has also become a subject of discussion. The proposed allocation includes Palnadu, Sri Sathya Sai, Alluri Sitarama Raju, Srikakulam and East Godavari districts. However, YSRCP has won the ZPTC contest in Alluri Sitarama Raju district. This has raised questions over whether Janasena will be allotted another district or whether the original arrangement will be revised.
The final selection is expected to involve careful political calculations. While the alliance partners need to honour their seat-sharing understanding, the TDP leadership must also balance seniority, family interests and social representation. Several leaders who worked hard to secure victories for the alliance are now hoping to see their families rewarded with key positions.
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