BJP plans to launch ‘Seva Jyothi Yatra’ in Andhra Pradesh on October 7
The BJP in Andhra Pradesh is launching a ten-day 'Seva Jyothi Yatra' starting October 7 to highlight the central government's development projects in the state. The campaign aims to prepare the party for upcoming local body elections by showcasing infrastructure achievements and coordinating with alliance partners.
Why it matters
This campaign signals the BJP's strategic push to expand its political footprint in Andhra Pradesh ahead of local elections.
The BJP will launch a State-wide campaign to highlight the Narendra Modi government’s contribution to Andhra Pradesh and prepare it for the upcoming local body elections, says its State president P.V.N. Madhav.
The remarks came at a meeting of the BJP State office-bearers in Vijayawada on Thursday, which was attended by Arvind Singh Bhadoria, the party’s Andhra Pradesh in-charge and former Madhya Pradesh Minister, and State co-in-charge Vanathi Srinivasan.
Mr. Madhav said a ‘Seva Jyothi Yatra’ would be launched from the Legislative Assembly on October 7 and taken through all the 175 Assembly constituencies. The campaign would conclude on October 17.
The party would use the programme to explain to people the assistance extended to Andhra Pradesh by the Centre, he said. Projects, including Polavaram, railway infrastructure, national highways, Amaravati-related works and tourism initiatives, would be showcased as part of the campaign.
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