TDP Takes Strong Lead in Visakhapatnam Mayor Race

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is making strong gains in the Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation elections, the largest municipal corporation in Andhra Pradesh. TDP mayoral candidate Mukka Sravani is leading her nearest rival, YSRCP candidate Varudu Kalyani, by more than 1.19 lakh votes. According to the figures provided, of the 4,36,676 votes counted so far, Sravani has secured 2,56,881 votes, while Kalyani has received 1,37,194. The Congress has polled 5,434 votes, while other candidates have collectively secured 37,163 votes.

Visakhapatnam has a total of 120 divisions. According to the party-wise figures, TDP has won 27 divisions, Jana Sena 10, the BJP five and YSRCP four, while independents and other candidates have secured two divisions. The TDP-led alliance candidates are also reported to be leading in 24 more divisions, indicating a strong performance for the ruling alliance in the city. The final outcome will become clear after the completion of counting.