Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Jana Sena seeks bigger role in local polls
Jana Sena, a political party in India, wants a bigger say in the upcoming local elections.
Their leader, Nadendla Manohar, said that the party should get more seats based on how strong they are in different areas, not just by following the rules from the last big election.
He asked party workers to focus on building support at the local level.
The party is part of a bigger group called NDA, which includes other parties like TDP and BJP.
They are all talking about how to share seats fairly for the local elections.
Jana Sena demands seat allocation in local body elections based on organizational strength and winnability.
Nadendla Manohar clarifies that the 2024 Assembly election seat-sharing formula does not apply to local polls.
NDA coordination committee is discussing seat-sharing, considering each party's grassroots strength.
Jana Sena to assess local leadership and constitute committees to finalize candidates.
Party cadres urged to intensify grassroots activity to improve prospects of securing tickets.
- Who
- Jana Sena party and its leader Nadendla Manohar
- What
- Demand for a bigger role in local body elections based on organizational strength
- When
- Ahead of the upcoming local body elections
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To secure more seats and improve electoral prospects based on local support
- Party
- Jana Sena
- Leader
- Nadendla Manohar
- Alliance
- NDA (TDP, Jana Sena, BJP)
- Election Type
- Local body elections
- Key Demand
- Seat allocation based on organizational strength and winnability
- Current Status
- NDA coordination committee discussions ongoing
- Strategy
- Focus on grassroots activity and local leadership assessment