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Andhra Pradesh Finalises Mayoral Reservations For 17 Municipal Corporations Ahead Of Polls
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News18•12-10-2026, 19:31
Andhra Pradesh Finalises Mayoral Reservations For 17 Municipal Corporations Ahead Of Polls
- •The Andhra Pradesh government has finalised mayoral reservations for all 17 municipal corporations ahead of the upcoming local body elections.
- •Out of 17 posts, five are reserved for Backward Classes, two for Scheduled Castes, one for Scheduled Tribes, five for women in the general category, and four remain unreserved.
- •Reservations have also been finalised for 106 municipalities across the state, covering various categories including SC, ST, BC, and general.
- •Ruling alliance leaders held a crucial meeting at Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu's residence to finalise seat-sharing arrangements among TDP, Jana Sena, and BJP.
- •The election schedule for the local body polls is expected to be released on October 14.
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Out of the 17 municipal corporations, five mayoral posts are reserved for Backward Classes (BCs), two for Scheduled Castes (SCs), and one for Scheduled Tribes (STs). Additionally, five posts are earmarked for women under the general category, and four remain unreserved.
The election schedule for the upcoming local body elections in Andhra Pradesh is expected to be released on October 14.
The meeting included Jana Sena representative and Minister Nadendla Manohar, BJP state president Madhav, TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao, and Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu, among other leaders.
