Nomination Setback for YSRCP in Kadapa District

The nomination process for the 2026 urban local body elections in Kadapa district concluded on Sunday, with the YSRCP failing to field candidates in several wards and civic bodies, according to the provided report. In Kadapa Municipal Corporation, the party reportedly fielded candidates in only 12 of the 66 divisions, while alliance candidates were the only contestants in 52 divisions. In Kamalapuram, TDP candidate Swapna was the sole nominee for the chairperson’s post. In Pulivendula, nominations were not filed in 19 of the 40 wards. In Rajampet, the YSRCP did not file nominations in 26 of the 32 wards. In Jammalamadugu, the party’s announced chairperson candidate, Indira, could not file her nomination amid a dispute over local voter eligibility.

Contests are expected in Proddatur and Badvel, where candidates from multiple parties submitted nominations for the top municipal posts. In Yerraguntla, three BJP candidates and one Jana Sena candidate filed nominations for the chairperson’s post, while the YSRCP reportedly fielded a candidate in only one ward. In Mydukur, three individuals filed nominations for the chairperson’s post under the alliance, with the TDP yet to clarify its final choice. The limited number of YSRCP candidates could leave some seats heading towards unopposed victories, subject to the scrutiny of nominations and completion of the election process.