TDP-led NDA makes sweeping gains in ZPTC and MPTC elections across three Rayalaseema districts
The TDP-led NDA alliance has secured significant victories in local ZPTC and MPTC elections across three Rayalaseema districts in Andhra Pradesh. The results have sparked political tension, notably in Chittoor, where former Minister R.K. Roja contested the outcome.
Why it matters
These results indicate a shift in grassroots political influence in Andhra Pradesh, challenging the established strongholds of the YSRCP.
CHITTOOR / MADANAPALLE / PUTTAPARTHI The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led NDA alliance registered sweeping gains in the MPTC and ZPTC elections across Chittoor, Annamayya and Sri Sathya Sai districts, with counting progressing peacefully under tight security on Saturday. In Chittoor district, the provisional MPTC seat tally placed TDP at 82, followed by JSP (five), the BJP (one) and the YSRCP (four). Kuppam, Gudipalli, Ramakuppam, Vijayapuram and Nagari were among the important political centres attracting attention. The counting in Vijayapuram mandal became a major talking point after the TDP candidate defeated the YSRCP nominee at Illathuru by three votes. Former Minister R.K. Roja broke down in tears near the counting centre while questioning the result and demanding a recount. In an emotionally charged moment, she reportedly threw away a water bottle offered by her driver.
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