Unexpected developments have occurred in the Vijayawada mayoral election. On the final day of nominations, AB Venkateswara Rao entered the mayoral race. The Vijayawada mayoral seat was allocated as part of the alliance agreements. The party had announced Vangaveeti Radha as its mayoral candidate from this constituency. YSRCP named former mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi as its candidate.
Venkateswara Rao's entry has generated interest in Vijayawada politics. It is not yet clear with whose support he has entered the contest. Further details are expected to emerge after the nomination process concludes. Political circles view this as an important turn in the election.
