JSP candidate dies before counting of votes, wins MPTC seat in East Godavari district

Jana Sena MPTC candidate Garapati Divya

Jana Sena Party (JSP) MPTC candidate Garapati Divya, who died of cardiac arrest hours before the counting of votes, registered a victory with a majority of 361 votes in Damanthunigidem panchayat of Devarapalli mandal in East Godavari district.

The 28-year-old woman was admitted to a private hospital immediately on Friday evening after she complained of chest pain. She was pronounced dead on Friday evening due to cardiac arrest during treatment.

The JSP candidate got 969 votes while her rival G. Dhanalakshmi of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) got 608 votes.

A gloom descended on her panchayat as the death left her supporters in shock. Ms. Divya’s last rites were performed during the counting of votes. Dozens of Jana Sena supporters joined Ms. Divya’s last rites.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 21:09 IST