TDP-led alliance scores big in Vizianagaram civic polls, rebel candidate takes Nellimarla

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which suffered an unprecedented defeat in the 2021 local body elections, has made gains in Vizianagaram, with the support from its alliance partners, the Jana Sena Party (JSP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) which had won 48 divisions of the 50 divisions in the previous elections, secured fewer seats this time. Following the reorganisation of areas, the number of divisions’ has increased to 62 in Vizianagaram.

TDP mayoral nominee Avanapu Bharagavi has defeated her nearest YSRCP rival, former Deputy Mayor Kolagatla Sravani, by a margin of around 18,787 votes..

Minister for MSME Kondapalli Srinivas, Vizianagaram MP Kalisetti Appala Naidu, TDP MLA Aditi Vijyaya Lakshmi congratulated Ms. Bharagavi and her family members on her victory.

Ms. Bhargavi said; “With the support of Ms. Aditi Vijaya Lakshmi and other leaders, I will focus on the speedy development of Vizianagaram. We will chalk out an action plan to develop the city in a systematic way.”

The TDP which contested 48 wards won majority of the seats, while its alliance partner JSP which fielded candidates in 10 divisions, tasted the victory in several wards. The BJP secured three seats, while the YSRCP emerged victorious in 15 wards. Two independent candidates were also elected. Results in three wards were yet to be announced officially

In Bobbili TDP candidate Rambarki Renuka Devi defeated her nearest YSRCP rival Tumula Atchutavalli by a margin of 5,184 votes. Ms. Renuka polled 19,460 votes and Ms. Tumula polled 14,276 votes.

In Nellimarla, a town adjacent to Vizianagaram TDP rebel candidate L. Appala Naidu emerged victorious, defeating his nearest BJP rival candidate Mypada Prasad by 3,598 votes. Mr. Appala Naidu secured 7,605 votes, while Mr. Prasad polled 4,007 votes. YSRCP nominee Samudrapu Rama Rao finished third with 3,056 votes.

As far as results of the 23 wards are concerned, TDP won 10, while its rebel candidates secured six. The JSP candidates won five seats, and  the YSRCP has been relegated to two seats in Nellimarla.