VIJAYAWADA: As political parties get busy campaigning for the upcoming municipal elections, a few candidates have started promoting themselves for the
mayor post
of the
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation
. Competition for the
mayor
post may seem stiff, especially in YSRC, where aspirants have reportedly started lobbying with the high command.
Winning the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (
VMC
) is a prestige issue for both YSRC and TDP. While YSRC is regarding this election as a referendum on the three-capital proposal, TDP wants to prove that people favour
Amaravati
. The city’s mayor post is reserved for general category women this time.
YSRC is yet to announce its mayor candidate. AP Fibernet chairman P Gowtham Reddy’s daughter Likitha Reddy is being projected as a strong contender for the post of mayor. Former YSRC floor leader Bandi Punyaseela is also reported to be eyeing the mayor seat.
Meanwhile, TDP has already confirmed the candidature of MP
Kesineni Srinivas
Nani’s daughter Kesineni Swetha for the mayor post and has started campaigning for her across the city.
Venu Lanka is a special correspondent, at The Times of India-Vija...
Read MoreVenu Lanka is a special correspondent, at The Times of India-Vijayawada. He covers developments related to VMC/APCRDA, Janasena, education, health, endowments, and agriculture-related stories. He holds two graduate degrees, one in business management and another in law. He completed his post-graduation in journalism and mass communication, apart from completing short-term courses.
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