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MLA Sunitha leads MPTC candidate selection drive in Raptadu
In Short
- MLA Paritala Sunitha is heading the candidate selection process for MPTC, ZPTC, and Sarpanch positions to target a complete electoral sweep in the constituency
- Consensus has largely been achieved for MPTC candidates across Chennekothapalli and Anantapur Rural mandals following two days of review meetings

Raptadu MLA Paritala Sunitha holding a review meeting with key TDP, BJP, and Jana Sena leaders and cadres to finalize MPTC candidates in Anantapur on Saturday
Anantapur: Political activity within the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Raptadu constituency has surged as MLA Paritala Sunitha leads a rigorous candidate selection process for the upcoming local body elections.
Focusing on securing a clean sweep across all MPTC, ZPTC, and Sarpanch seats, MLA Paritala Sunitha convened a series of strategic review meetings over two days alongside key party leaders and ground-level workers.
Discussions commenced on Friday regarding MPTC candidates for Chennekothapalli mandal and expanded on Saturday to cover both Chennekothapalli and Anantapur Rural mandals.
Coalition partners, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jana Sena Party (JSP), actively participated in the deliberations to streamline seat adjustments under the electoral alliance, resulting in a clear consensus on candidate selections for both mandals. Addressing the gathering, MLA Paritala Sunitha asserted that candidate selection adheres strictly to reservation guidelines while prioritizing individuals who hold high public respect and recognition.
She emphasized that decisions are not being made unilaterally; instead, opinions and feedback from local cadres and ground leaders are being thoroughly gathered and analyzed.
The MLA reaffirmed the party’s objective to win every single constituency seat to strengthen local governance.
She stated that the final official candidate list will be announced shortly after evaluating all political equations and regional factors. Party workers and coalition representatives expressed confidence in achieving a decisive victory across the constituency as election preparations gather speed.
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