NDA wins large number of MPTC seats in Godavari region

Tension prevailed at the counting center at Adikavi Nannaya University after former MLA Jakkampudi Raja and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) supporters staged a dharna demanding recount of votes polled in Korukonda ZPTC constituency during the counting of MPTC and ZPTC election results in East Godavari district on Saturday.

Mr. Raja and his supporters sought a recount after the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) candidate secured a huge lead in the fourth round of counting. The YSRCP won a substantial majority in the first three rounds. Later, Mr. Raja and his supporters were arrested, after which the census resumed.

Meanwhile, counting of votes by ZPTC continued at all counting centers in Godavari region till 9:00 pm with police personnel deployed to prevent any untoward incident.

In the MPTC elections, the NDA’s partners, the TDP and the Jana Sena Party, secured victory in a large number of seats. The winners have been advised not to attend the victory rallies to avoid any untoward incident in the Godavari region.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 21:37 IST