Archive · 23 Dec 2025
CPI Demands Elections for Cooperative Bodies in Andhra Pradesh
The CPI in Andhra Pradesh wants the government to hold elections for cooperative societies and banks.
These elections were supposed to happen every five years, but they haven't been held since 2013.
Instead, the government has been appointing people to run these societies, which the CPI says is not fair.
They believe this has made the societies less transparent and has stopped some communities from having a say in how they are run.
The CPI wants elections to be held soon so that everyone can have a fair chance to be part of these societies' governing bodies.
The government, on the other hand, has not provided a clear reason for not holding elections or a timeline for implementing reservations.
CPI demands immediate elections for 1,895 PACS and 13 DCCBs in Andhra Pradesh.
Last elections were held in 2013, and nominated committees have been in place since then.
Nominated committees are accused of violating the Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act, 1964.
SC, ST, and BC communities have been deprived of representation due to lack of elections.
CPI demands implementation of reservations, including for chairman posts and APCOB director positions.
- Who
- CPI State president G Eswaraiah and Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Demand for immediate elections to PACS and DCCBs
- When
- Last elections held in 2013, current term ended in 2018
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To ensure democratically elected governing bodies and representation for SC, ST, and BC communities
CPI
Government
Elections for Cooperative Bodies
CPI
CPI demands immediate elections for 1,895 PACS and 13 DCCBs to ensure democratically elected governing bodies and representation for SC, ST, and BC communities.
Government
The government has appointed nominated committees to run these societies, citing reasons for not holding elections.
Implementation of Reservations
CPI
CPI insists on implementing reservations, including for chairman posts and APCOB director positions, to ensure fair representation.
Government
The government has not provided a clear timeline or commitment to implementing these reservations.
- Number of PACS
- 1,895
- Number of DCCBs
- 13
- Last Elections Held
- 2013
- Current Governing Bodies
- Nominated committees
- Communities Affected
- SC, ST, and BC
- Eligible Candidates Denied
- 10,000
- Relevant Act
- Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Societies Act, 1964
- Relevant Sections
- Section 31 and Rule 22
