19 candidates in fray for VMC Mayor’s post
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has released the final list of 19 mayoral candidates and 349 ward member candidates for the 2026 urban local body elections. The report highlights a moment of political camaraderie between rival candidates during the campaign period.
Why it matters
This election determines the leadership and administrative direction of Vijayawada, impacting local policy and urban management.
19 candidates in fray for VMC Mayor’s post left Independent candidate A.B. Venkateswara Rao warmly embraces Jana Sena candidate Vangaveeti Radha during the municipal election campaign at Machavaram in Vijayawada on Sunday. G.N. RAO The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/anuak2/article71624528.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/25GNRAO-AB%20AND%20RADH-01%204.JPG RAO GN Political rivals, personal bonds: Independent candidate AB Venkateswara Rao warmly embraces Jana Sena candidate Vangaveeti Radha during the municipal election campaign at Machavaram in Vijayawada on Sunday, transcending party lines in a heartwarming display of mutual affection. PHOTO: G N RAO / THE HINDU Vijayawada Municipal Corporation releases the final list of candidates in the fray; 349 are contesting for 86 ward member posts in the ongoing Second Ordinary Elections to Urban Local Bodies, 2026 VIJAYAWADA The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) on Sunday (October 25, 2026) released the final list of candidates in the fray for the posts of ward members and mayor.
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