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TDP and Allies Gear Up for Rajya Sabha Elections in Andhra Pradesh
TDP, allies begin race for 4 RS seats in Andhra
Hindustan Times
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The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its allies, including the Jana Sena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), are preparing for the upcoming elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh. With the TDP controlling 164 of 175 assembly seats, they are expected to win all four seats unopposed, with discussions on candidate nominations already underway.
- 01The Election Commission has scheduled elections for four Rajya Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, with notifications set for June 1 and polling on June 18.
- 02The TDP is likely to retain two seats, while the BJP and Jana Sena will each receive one seat.
- 03Sana Satish Babu is expected to be nominated for a second term, having previously been elected unanimously in December 2024.
- 04Contenders for the second TDP seat include former finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and industrialist Galla Jayadev.
- 05Jana Sena Party is entering the Rajya Sabha for the first time, with Pawan Kalyan considering businessman Lingamaneni Ramesh for nomination.
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The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for elections to four Rajya Sabha seats from Andhra Pradesh, prompting intense lobbying within the ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its allies, the Jana Sena Party and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The four vacancies are due to the completion of terms of members from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) and the TDP. The TDP, which holds a significant majority with 164 out of 175 assembly seats, is expected to secure all four seats unopposed. It is anticipated that the TDP will retain two seats, while the BJP and Jana Sena will each receive one. Sana Satish Babu, a close associate of TDP leader Nara Lokesh, is likely to be nominated for a second term. The competition for the second TDP seat includes notable figures such as former finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu and industrialist Galla Jayadev. Additionally, the Jana Sena Party is entering the Rajya Sabha for the first time, with Pawan Kalyan considering various candidates, although there is some opposition regarding the preferred nominee.
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The outcome of these elections will solidify the TDP's influence in the Rajya Sabha, potentially affecting legislative decisions that impact the state.
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