NDA sweeps TMC elections; JB Srinivas elected Mayor

Tirupati: The Telugu Desam Party-led NDA alliance achieved a resounding landslide victory in the Tirupati Municipal Corporation elections, capturing 60 out of 66 council divisions and securing the prestigious Mayor’s post.

In the high-stakes Mayoral contest, TDP leader Manne Srinivasa Prasad, popularly known as JB Srinivas, defeated YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate Y Vasudeva Yadav by a massive margin of 61,712 votes.

The decisive win grants the NDA complete administrative control over the temple city’s civic governance body. Out of the total 66 municipal divisions, the TDP won 38 seats—comprising 36 contest victories and 2 uncontested wins. Alliance partner Janasena Party secured 19 divisions, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 3 seats, establishing an overwhelming 60-seat majority for the alliance.

Conversely, the main opposition YSRCP suffered a severe debacle, managing to retain just 3 divisions. Independent candidates clinched the remaining 3 seats, while the Congress failed to open its account.

The municipal election was held on November 1, recording a turnout of 47 percent—the lowest polling percentage among municipal corporation elections conducted across Andhra Pradesh. Following the declaration of results, Mayor-elect JB Srinivas assured that the NDA administration will prioritize key civic challenges facing the pilgrimage hub.

Immediate operational focus will center on improving city sanitation, upgrading internal road networks, expanding storm-water drainage, alleviating urban traffic congestion, and ensuring uninterrupted drinking water supply for both residents and millions of visiting pilgrims.

Jubilant alliance leaders and cadre celebrated the victory across Tirupati with rallies and sweet distribution.

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Vani Mallela

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Vani Mallela is a Staff Reporter at The Hans India and an accomplished journalist and content creator from the erstwhile Chittoor district. With over 16 years of professional experience, she has built a strong reputation for covering crime, politics, and entertainment, delivering stories that are accurate, engaging, and impactful. She holds a postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara University and received professional journalism training at Rachana Journalism College, Hyderabad, with a focus on science and mass communication. Her expertise includes field reporting, investigative journalism, fact-checking, and source development, enabling her to produce balanced and credible reports under tight deadlines. Vani is recognised for her sharp news sense, concise writing style, and ability to uncover compelling human-interest stories that reflect the voices and concerns of local communities. Her extensive knowledge of the Tirupati region, coupled with her diverse family background and broad cultural exposure, brings depth, empathy, and context to her reporting. A dedicated journalist committed to ethical and responsible reporting, Vani continually enhances her knowledge by keeping abreast of current affairs through regular newspaper reading and extensive research. Her professionalism, accuracy, and passion for storytelling have made her a respected voice in regional journalism.

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