The Election Commission of India has introduced the Lok Sabha ballot dates for 2024 and the identical might be held in seven phases beginning April 19. The counting might be held on June 4. Lok Sabha polls for 25 seats and Assembly elections for 175 seats might be held concurrently on May 13 whereas the counting of votes will happen on June 4. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP, which had bagged 151 Assembly and 22 Lok Sabha seats in 2019, is locked in a direct robust combat with the TDP-BJP-JSP alliance this time.
PM Modi In Andhra Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who’s on a five-day go to to South India, will attend an enormous rally within the state being held by the NDA allies Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP and Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena. This would be the first time that the three leaders will share the stage collectively and enchantment to the voters to decide on NDA within the Lok Sabha and meeting polls. The TDP has already finalised a seat-sharing take care of the BJP and Jana Sena. Of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP will contest six, TDP 17 and Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena two seats. Of the 175 meeting seats, TDP will contest 144 seats, the BJP 10 and the JSP 21 seats. Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Naidu mentioned that as we speak’s Praja Galam public assembly close to Chilakaluripet might be a giant occasion as it will likely be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Â
Naidu’s Dig At Ruling YSR Congress
After the ballot date announcement, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N. Chandrababu Naidu mentioned that with the announcement of the ballot schedule, the countdown has began for the YSR Congress Party authorities in Andhra Pradesh. He mentioned May 13 can be a historic day and added that Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy can be dethroned in 57 days. “Election will be held on May 13. In 57 days, we are sending the psycho home. The Election Commission announced dates and code of conduct will also apply. You people can celebrate and inform everyone about TDP. So many will come out now. People were afraid and did not come out before as YSRCP may cut pensions and may file cases against them. But now he cannot do anything. I welcome everyone to come and save the state,” mentioned Naidu.
Boost For BJP In Andhra
Ahead of the polls, a lift got here for the BJP after former Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Kapu Ramachandra Reddy joined the saffron celebration within the presence of Andhra Pradesh BJP Chief Daggubati Purandeswari and General Secretary Vinodh Tawde. In January this 12 months, Kapu Ramachandra Reddy introduced quitting YSRCP after being denied a ticket to contest the following elections. While Tawde termed it his homecoming, state BJP chief Purandeswari mentioned that individuals are impressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rules and imaginative and prescient. She additionally mentioned that the BJP will announce its candidate listing for the state quickly.
YSRCP Releases Candidate List
The YSR Congress Party has introduced candidates for all 175 Assembly seats and 24 out of the 25 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh. The ruling celebration has saved the announcement pending for less than the Anakapalli Lok Sabha seat. YSRCP had bagged 151 Assembly and 22 Lok Sabha seats in 2019. Jagan Mohan Reddy might be in search of re-election from the Pulivendula Assembly constituency. Out of 200 seats (MLA plus MP), 50 per cent of seats (84 MLA, 16 MP) have been given to BC/SC/ST/Minority communities, the celebration mentioned.
