Nellore Mayor race: YSRCP promises transparency, Alliance assures growth

Alliance Mayor candidate P. Roop Kumar Yadav, MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy and Minister Ponguru Narayana speaking to the media during a press conference held at the MPs office in Nellore on Friday. | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

Till the last minute of campaigning, the candidates of both ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) have continued to lure the voters with their powerful speeches promising ‘development’ and ‘transparency’ respectively.

Across 72 wards in Nellore city, the NDA candidates won unanimously in eight wards. Nearly about 217 candidates, including independent ones, are contestingfor the remaining seats. A fierce battle is likely to be witnessed between the NDA and YSRCP across 20 divisions in the city.

Speaking to The Hindu, YSRCP mayoral candidate Anam Vijayakumar Reddy said, “Nellore Municipal Corporation [NMC] shall not work under the wish and will of the Alliance leaders, but according to the rules and regulations. I will fight for that and give voice to the people’s concerns.”

MLC Parvathareddy Chandrashekhar Reddy appealed to the people to vote for the ‘fan’ symbol in the upcoming municipal elections, and to elect Mr. Anam Vijaya Kumar Reddy as Mayor with an overwhelming majority.”

Meanwhile, Alliance Mayor candidate P. Roop Kumar Yadav has sought the votes to further strengthening the development and welfare-oriented governance in the state. He said that Nellore city become a role model city under the leadership of MA&UD Minister Ponguru Narayana.

When asked about the demands from the locals, he said, “Underground drainage (UGD) works will complete by the end of June 2027. The city will be free from mosquitoes. Also, dredging will be carried out and retaining walls be constructed across all open canals in the city.”

MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy also urged the public to ensure the victory of Alliance candidates in the upcoming local body elections by large margins, thereby transforming the ‘double-engine’ government into a ‘triple-engine’ government.

Published - October 30, 2026 09:35 pm IST