Amaravathi/Hyderabad, Nov 8 (Maxim News): The ruling TDP-led alliance has secured a major victory in Andhra Pradesh’s ZPTC and MPTC elections, according to the latest results.
The alliance is heading towards control of 27 of the state’s 28 Zilla Parishads. The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is expected to retain only Alluri district, according to the reported trends.
Alliance Secures 473 ZPTC Seats
Of the total 659 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) seats, 77 were declared unopposed. Polling was held for the remaining 582 seats.
Results have been declared for 611 seats, including the uncontested victories. The TDP-led alliance secured 473 seats, comprising 384 for the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), 70 for the Jana Sena Party and 19 for the BJP.
The YSRCP won 57 seats, while independents secured four. Results for the remaining 48 seats are pending.
TDP Leads MPTC Results
The alliance also recorded a strong performance in the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) elections.
Of the 9,821 MPTC seats, 2,051 were declared unopposed. Polling was held for 7,767 seats, while elections did not take place in three constituencies.
Results have been declared for 9,640 seats. Alliance candidates secured 5,819 seats, including 4,754 for the TDP, 945 for the Jana Sena and 120 for the BJP.
The YSRCP won 1,583 seats. Other candidates, including independents, secured 187 seats. Results for the remaining seats are still being processed.
Counting Results Show Alliance Lead
Polling for the ZPTC and MPTC elections was held on November 5. Counting began at 8 am on Saturday, November 7, across the state.
The alliance maintained a strong position from the postal ballot counting onwards. The reported figures indicate that results have been declared for around 95 per cent of the seats.
The final results are expected to establish the composition of the elected local bodies.
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