Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Chittoor Mayor race heats up ahead of polls
In Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, many leaders from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party want to become the next Mayor.
The Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, said elections will happen after updating the voter list.
Several people are trying to get the Mayor’s job, including CK Babu, AS Manohar, Katari Hemalatha, Vasanth, Kajuru Balaji, and DK Chaitanya.
Some people think the Mayor should be from a specific community, while others believe it should go to someone who has been very loyal to the party.
The current MLA, Gurajala Jaganmohan, says he will support whoever the party chooses.
The party has to decide who to pick for the Mayor’s post.
Leaders from TDP and Jana Sena Party are vying for the Chittoor Mayor’s post ahead of local body elections.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced elections will be held after the completion of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Key contenders include CK Babu, AS Manohar, Katari Hemalatha, Vasanth, Kajuru Balaji, and DK Chaitanya.
Some leaders argue for community representation, while others emphasize political loyalty.
Current MLA Gurajala Jaganmohan remains neutral and will support the party’s choice.
- Who
- Leaders from Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena Party
- What
- Race for the Mayor’s post in Chittoor Municipal Corporation
- When
- After the completion of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- Where
- Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To secure political positions and strengthen community representation
Community Representation
Political Loyalty
Community Representation vs. Political Loyalty
Community Representation
Some leaders argue that the Mayor’s post should be given to a Balija candidate to ensure community representation, as the MLA belongs to the Kamma community.
Political Loyalty
Others believe that the Mayor’s post should be given to someone who has shown strong political loyalty and support to the party leadership, such as CK Babu or Katari Hemalatha.
- Location
- Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
- Election Type
- Local body elections
- Key Parties
- Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Jana Sena Party
- Current MLA
- Gurajala Jaganmohan
- Expected Election Timing
- After completion of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls