Nominations Surge in Andhra Pradesh Following Deadline Extension

A large number of nominations have been filed in four urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh after the deadline for filing nominations was extended. The total number of nominations has reached 1,080 across Tirupati, Mydukur, Kadapa and Rajampet. Tirupati recorded the highest number with 543 nominations, followed by Mydukur with 207, Kadapa with 196 and Rajampet with 134. The figures indicate significant participation in the local body election process across these municipalities.

According to the available figures, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) accounted for 482 nominations, while the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) filed 298. Jana Sena Party candidates submitted 113 nominations, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed 32, and independent candidates accounted for 129. With nominations increasing after the extension, attention will now turn to the next stages of the election process, including scrutiny of nominations and the final list of candidates.