NDA secures six of nine urban local bodies in Kadapa district unopposed
The TDP-led NDA coalition has secured six urban local body chairperson posts in Kadapa district unopposed. This development marks a significant shift in a region traditionally considered a stronghold for the YSR family.
Why it matters
The unopposed victories indicate a major realignment of political power in Andhra Pradesh's local governance structures.
NDA secures six of nine urban local bodies in Kadapa district unopposed left NDA mayoral candidate Matli Suvarna takes part in the campaign in Kadapa on Sunday. The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/absstx/article71624237.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_25_10_2026_21_21_20_1_IMG_20261025_WA0125.JPG KADAPA Andhra Pradesh, Kadapa, 25/10/2026: Kadapa Mayor candidate Matli Suvarna is seen participating in the NDA Alliance campaign in Kadapa city on Sunday. Photo: By Arrangement KADAPA In a significant development, the TDP-led NDA has secured the chairperson posts in six urban local bodies in Kadapa district, considered a stronghold of the YSR family, even before the elections. Candidates representing the ruling coalition have been unanimously elected to the posts. Despite the disruption caused by the revised schedule announced by the State Election Commission (SEC) following a direction from the Supreme Court, the ruling coalition focused on securing the unanimous election of as many ward councillors and chairpersons as possible.
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