Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Congress to contest every local body election
The Andhra Pradesh Congress says it will take part in all upcoming local elections.
These elections include contests for village, mandal, district, and urban bodies.
Party leaders made the decision at a meeting in Vijayawada.
They will create a three-member group to discuss possible alliances with other parties and organisations.
The party also plans to review its local committees and leadership appointments.
Congress leaders discussed adding a separate section for OBCs in the caste census.
They also raised concerns about alleged corruption under previous governments.
Other topics included special status for Andhra Pradesh, drought, and farmers’ problems.
The party plans to hold its main organisational meetings every three months.
The Andhra Pradesh Congress will contest all forthcoming urban and rural local body elections.
The decision was taken at the party’s first Political Affairs Committee meeting in Vijayawada on Saturday.
A three-member committee will explore alliances with INDIA parties and other groups opposed to the BJP and NDA.
The party will review District Congress Committee formation and appointments of local organisational office-bearers.
The meeting also discussed caste surveys, alleged corruption, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, drought, and farmers’ issues.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh Congress and its Political Affairs Committee, led at the meeting by P V Mohan.
- What
- The party decided to contest all forthcoming urban and rural local body elections and discuss possible alliances.
- When
- Saturday; the meeting also resolved to hold PAC, PCC Executive Committee, and extended PCC meetings every three months.
- Where
- Andhra Ratna Bhavan, the Congress State office in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To prepare for local elections, strengthen party organisation, consider alliances, and promote its positions on caste surveys and other political issues.
- Election scope
- The party will contest Mandal Parishads, Zilla Parishads, Gram Panchayats, and other urban and rural local bodies.
- Meeting location
- Andhra Ratna Bhavan, Vijayawada.
- Meeting duration
- About four hours.
- Alliance plan
- A three-member committee will discuss possible alliances with INDIA parties, like-minded parties, and organisations opposed to the BJP and NDA.
- Caste census position
- The party wants a socio-economic survey of OBCs, including a separate OBC column and distinct code.
- Organisational review
- District Congress Committees and appointments of Assembly coordinators, Mandal presidents, and Mandal Congress Committees will be reviewed.
- Meeting frequency
- PAC, PCC Executive Committee, and extended PCC meetings will be held every three months.