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TDP-led alliance sweeps Andhra Pradesh civic elections; YSRCP alleges manipulation

TDP-led alliance sweeps Andhra Pradesh civic elections; YSRCP alleges manipulation

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In Andhra Pradesh, elections for 92 urban local bodies—including 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats—were held. Counting of votes began on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, across 138 centres. The TDP‑led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) swept the towns of Kuppam, Macherla and Yemmiganur, and is reported to be ahead in all 13 municipal corporations. No further details on other parties’ positions are provided.

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  • left · 3 outlets

    Andhra Pradesh municipal election results 2026: TDP wins Pulivendula, Kovvur and Uyyuru as YSRCP chief Jagan Mohan Reddy alleges poll irregularities. Check key updates.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 3 outlets

    Andhra's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance won seven of the 13 municipal corporations and was leading in another 5 in the early hours of Wednesday.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    Trends have started emerging in Andhra Pradesh's urban local body elections, with counting of votes for 92 urban local bodies (ULBs) beginning on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The elections covered 13 municipal corporations and 79 municipalities and nagar panchayats. Counting is underway at 138 centres…

    — ABP Live

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Andhra's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance won seven of the 13 municipal corporations and was leading in another 5 in the early hours of Wednesday.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

TDP-led alliance sweeps Andhra Pradesh civic elections; YSRCP alleges manipulation

Andhra's ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance won seven of the 13 municipal corporations and was leading in another 5 in the early hours of Wednesday.

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The South First Center-Left The South First

Andhra pattern: Local governance follows the ruling party, from YSRCP in 2021 to NDA alliance in 2026

According to official figures available by November 4, results were declared for 3,507 out of a total of 3,942 wards and divisions. The post Andhra pattern: Local governance follows the ruling party, from YSRCP in 2021 to NDA alliance in 2026 appeared first on The South First | News, Politics…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

TDP routs YSRCP, reclaims Kuppam with all 32 wards

TIRUPATI: The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has registered a landslide victory in the Kuppam Urban Local Body elections, sweeping all 32 wards with a 100 per cent strike rate in the home constituency of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. The resounding victory marks a dramatic political comeback for the…

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