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Andhra Pradesh Local Body Election Results 2026 TDP Alliance Wins Two-Thirds of ZPTC Seats

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Andhra Pradesh local body election results 2026 show the TDP-led alliance winning 499 of 582 contested ZPTC seats.

By News National Editorial Team

The ruling Telugu Desam Party (TDP)-led alliance has secured a decisive victory in Andhra Pradesh's local body elections, winning approximately two-thirds of the Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) seats, according to results announced by the State Election Commission.

The results represent a significant political development for the ruling alliance, comprising the Telugu Desam Party, Jana Sena Party and Bharatiya Janata Party. The outcome strengthens the alliance's position in rural local governance and gives it an advantage in district-level political administration.

TDP emerges as the largest party

According to the State Election Commission figures reported on November 9, the TDP won 406 of the 582 ZPTC seats contested. Its alliance partners also secured substantial victories, with the Jana Sena Party winning 73 seats and the BJP securing 20.

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) finished with 76 seats, while independent candidates secured six. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) won one seat.

Together, the three ruling alliance parties secured 499 of the 582 contested ZPTC seats.

The results indicate the scale of the alliance's performance in the rural electoral contest. However, the results also show that the YSRCP maintained support in several constituencies despite its overall setback.

Strong performances across districts

The TDP recorded particularly strong performances in several districts.

In Nellore, it won 26 of the 30 ZPTC seats. In Srikakulam, it secured 22 of 30 seats. The party also won 22 seats in Anantapur, 21 in Sri Sathya Sai district, 21 in Tirupati and 21 in Prakasam.

In the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency elections, the TDP secured 4,806 seats, while the Jana Sena Party won 938 and the BJP secured 117.

The YSRCP won 1,711 MPTC seats, indicating that the opposition continues to retain an organisational presence in parts of the state.

Electoral process and repolling

The elections were conducted in multiple phases. Some seats were decided uncontested on October 27, while polling for the remaining constituencies took place on November 5.

Polling in five ZPTCs and 60 MPTCs was deferred to November 6 because of cyclone-related disruptions. Repolling was also conducted at seven polling stations in Anantapur, Kurnool, Markapuram, Palnadu and Srikakulam following allegations of electoral malpractice.

What the results mean for Andhra Pradesh

Local body elections are important because elected representatives participate in decisions concerning rural roads, sanitation, drinking water, local infrastructure and other development priorities.

The ruling alliance's strong performance could provide it with greater political control over local institutions. It also presents an opportunity for the government to demonstrate whether its electoral success can translate into effective administration and improved public services.

For the opposition, the results highlight the need to strengthen grassroots organisation and reconnect with voters.

The election outcome will remain an important political reference point as Andhra Pradesh moves forward with its development and governance agenda.

Source: Hindustan Times, 9 November 2026, reporting State Election Commission results.

 
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