Counting for Andhra Pradesh's Mandal and Zilla Parishads ran past midnight on Saturday. The Hans India reports the TDP–Jana Sena–BJP alliance had won 6,841 MPTC seats: TDP 5,879, Jana Sena 811 and BJP 151. The YSRCP had won 1,469 and others 246.
ZPTC seats
- The TDP had won 337 and led in 47 more.
- Jana Sena led in 61 and the BJP in 18.
- The YSRCP had won 36 and led in 11. Others had won 2.
- The TDP won the Kadapa Zilla Parishad. In Nellore, the alliance won 32 of the 35 ZPTC seats declared, Deccan Chronicle reports.
Reactions
Minister Nara Lokesh said the result showed public trust in the government. He asked winners to avoid arrogance, stay accessible and make sure welfare reaches every eligible person without bias. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan posted on X that the alliance's wins had brought Diwali early for the people of the state.
The YSRCP's protests
YSRCP leaders alleged that officials held back declarations in several constituencies and sought recounts. Former MLA Jakkampudi Raja demanded a recount in Korukonda. In Nagari, former minister Roja protested at the counting centre after the TDP won the Illathuru MPTC seat by three votes. Officials have not responded to the charges.
The State Election Commission has yet to announce the final results. MPP and ZP chairperson elections will follow at special meetings of the elected members; the SEC has not announced dates.
