Published Nov 04, 2026 | 9:17 AM ⚊ Updated Nov 04, 2026 | 9:17 AM
Jana Sena emerged as a key force in the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation elections.
The TDP-led NDA alliance secured a sweeping victory in the recently concluded Andhra Pradesh urban local body elections, establishing its dominance in major cities such as Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Tirupati, and Kadapa.
The TDP emerged as the largest party, while Jana Sena strengthened its presence in several key urban centres. The BJP also secured representation as part of the alliance.
The YSRCP managed to retain its presence in a limited number of areas but fell short of matching the alliance’s overall performance.
Jana Sena’s performance was among the most notable aspects of the municipal election results. The party secured victories in key corporations, including Vijayawada, Machilipatnam, and Eluru, besides making significant gains in municipalities such as Pedana, Tenali, and Pithapuram.
The party emerged as a key force in the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation elections. In the mayoral election, Jana Sena candidate Vangaveeti Radhakrishna defeated the YSRCP candidate by a margin of over 1 lakh votes.
Radhakrishna secured 2,65,888 votes while YSRCP’s Rayana Bhagyalakshmi received 1,35,016 votes. Retired IPS officer A.B. Venkateswara Rao, who contested as an independent candidate, secured 12,642 votes.
In the final results announced for 86 wards across three constituencies, the TDP emerged as the leading party by winning 53 wards. Jana Sena secured 19 seats, while the YSRCP won eight and the BJP four.
The CPI(M) and an independent candidate won one ward each.
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The NDA alliance secured a commanding position in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. Out of 120 divisions, the TDP won 64, Jana Sena 26, and the BJP eight.
The YSRCP secured 13 divisions, while independent candidates won eight and the CPI(M) secured one.
NDA’s mayoral candidate Mukka Sravani also emerged victorious. Coordination among the three alliance partners played a key role in the alliance’s performance in the city.
The alliance also performed well in several other municipal corporations across the state.
The TDP secured a strong position in the Guntur Municipal Corporation, with its mayoral candidate, Kovelamudi Lakshmi Aparna, winning the election. TDP candidates secured the highest number of divisions, while Jana Sena and BJP candidates also registered victories in several areas.
In Tirupati, TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP candidates secured a majority of divisions; in Chittoor, Vizianagaram, and Ongole, alliance candidates similarly built strong leads and won a majority of seats. The alliance also made significant gains in Kadapa, a municipal corporation located in YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s home district, while the TDP emerged as the dominant force in both Nellore and Kurnool.
Meanwhile, Jana Sena candidates secured key mayoral victories, with Shaik Abdul Abida winning in Machilipatnam and Reddy Appalanaidu taking victory in Eluru. In Anantapur, however, YSRCP candidate B.C. Ramesh Goud won the mayoral election.
The NDA alliance extended its strong performance beyond municipal corporations, winning a large number of seats in municipalities and nagar panchayats.
In the erstwhile Chittoor district, the alliance recorded victories in several municipalities, including Kuppam, Punganur, Madanapalle, Palamaner, and Nagari.
The TDP maintained its hold in Kuppam, while the YSRCP suffered a setback in Punganur. The victory of TDP candidate Thugutla Geetha in Pulivendula, a key political stronghold of the YSRCP, attracted particular attention.
In Tirupati district, alliance candidates secured victories in Venkatagiri, Sullurpeta, and Puttur. The YSRCP won in Naidupeta.
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Jana Sena made notable gains in the erstwhile Krishna and Guntur districts.
In Pedana, Jana Sena candidate Jyotsna Rani won the chairperson’s post. In the same region, TDP candidates Praveen Kumar in Uyyuru and Narendra Vineetha in Jaggayyapeta secured victories. The TDP also won in Nuzvid.
In Tenali, Jana Sena candidate Totakura Ramana Rao emerged victorious.
In Pithapuram Municipality, the NDA alliance won 25 of the 36 wards. Jana Sena secured 19 seats, the TDP five, and the BJP one, while the YSRCP won one ward.
Despite the NDA alliance’s strong performance across the state, the YSRCP managed to secure victories in a few municipalities and towns.
The party won in areas including Anantapur, Nandikotkur, Bethamcherla, and Naidupeta. Independent and rebel candidates also registered victories in some constituencies.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
