Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election results 2024: TDP’s G Butchaiah Choudary wins from Rajamundry Rural seat

Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election Results 2024: N Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is poised to make a triumphant return to power in Andhra Pradesh. As vote counting progresses for the state's Assembly elections, trends indicate a landslide victory for the TDP and its allies, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party (JSP).

The TDP is currently leading in an impressive 130 out of 175 seats, a stark contrast to its mere 23 seats in the outgoing Assembly. This resurgence comes just months after Naidu's arrest in an alleged corruption case, highlighting his resilience in the face of adversity.

The coalition's success extends to the Lok Sabha polls as well, with the TDP leading in 16 of the 25 seats, while the BJP and JSP are ahead in three and two segments, respectively. This strong performance suggests a widespread endorsement of Naidu's leadership across both state and national levels.

The ruling YSR Congress Party, led by incumbent Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, is trailing far behind, managing to maintain a lead in only 24 seats. This dramatic shift in voter preference comes five years after Reddy's party handed Naidu a humiliating defeat.

Celebrations have erupted at the TDP headquarters as news of the impending victory spreads. The party has announced that Naidu will be sworn in as Chief Minister on June 9, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend the ceremony, underscoring the strengthened alliance between the TDP and BJP.

This election marks a new chapter for the 74-year-old Naidu, whose political journey spans over four decades. From his beginnings in student politics at Sri Venkateswara University to becoming a three-time Chief Minister, Naidu's career has been marked by strategic moves and development initiatives, particularly his role in transforming Hyderabad into a tech hub.

As Andhra Pradesh anticipates this significant political shift, all eyes are on Naidu, who has once again demonstrated his ability to overcome setbacks and lead his party to victory.

Record Turnout

Surpassing its previous turnout of 79.68% from the 2019 general elections, Andhra Pradesh registered an unprecedented turnout of 81.86% in the latest elections. This figure includes 80.66% of votes cast through Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and 1.2% through postal ballots. 

Out of the 175 assembly constituencies, 117 recorded a voter turnout above 80%, and 58 saw more than 85% turnout. Darsi assembly constituency in Prakasam district led with the highest voter turnout at 90.11%. Among the Lok Sabha constituencies, 15 out of 25 achieved a turnout above 80%, with the Ongole Parliamentary Constituency recording 87.06%.

According to the Election Commission, Andhra Pradesh recently witnessed an intense electoral contest, with 454 candidates vying for 25 Lok Sabha seats and 2,387 candidates competing in the Assembly polls.

Political Alliances and Contests

In the Telugu state, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) formed an alliance with Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and actor Pawan Kalyan's Janasena. They faced stiff competition from the Congress and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).

YSRCP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed gratitude to voters for their participation despite the high temperatures. "I would like to thank my sisters (women), aged (old people), brothers, farmers, SC, ST, BC, minority and young voters for coming like a tsunami to bless me in the elections," Reddy stated in a post on X. He also thanked all those who worked hard for the ruling party and promised to continue good governance.