Local body elections play an important role in shaping village-level administration across Andhra Pradesh. The latest results have brought a major political development, with the ruling alliance emerging as the leading force in rural areas.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a strong victory in the state’s MPTC and ZPTC elections, according to the final results announced by the State Election Commission on November 8.
The alliance, which includes the TDP, Jana Sena Party and BJP, won 499 of the 582 ZPTC seats and 5,861 of the 7,768 MPTC seats.
The TDP emerged as the largest party, winning 406 ZPTC and 4,806 MPTC seats. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) secured 76 ZPTC and 1,711 MPTC seats.
Among the alliance partners, Jana Sena won 73 ZPTC and 938 MPTC seats, while the BJP secured 20 ZPTC and 117 MPTC seats.
The results strengthen the ruling alliance’s position in rural local bodies. The elected members will now take part in choosing leaders for the respective local councils.
