Sharmila hails Congress performance in Chirala civic polls

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president YS Sharmila congratulated former MLA and Congress leader Amanchi Krishna Mohan for the party’s performance in the Chirala municipality elections in which it won 10 of the 44 councilor seats.

In her statement, Ms. Sharmila lauded Mr. Krishna Mohan, who is also the president of the Bapatla District Congress Committee and a member of the State Political Affairs Committee (PAC), for his efforts to strengthen the party in Chiral. The Congress contested 42 wards and secured second position in several others.

Describing the party’s performance as a moral victory, she said the results showed the potential of the Congress to become a political alternative despite failing to win control of the municipality. She thanked voters, party workers and elected representatives for their support and urged the newly elected representatives to function as an effective opposition by consistently raising public issues and holding the ruling alliance accountable.

The elections for Chirala municipality were part of the 2026 urban local elections in Andhra Pradesh. The elections were held on 1 November while the counting took place on 6 November after it was postponed due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Murasu.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) emerged as the single largest party with 22 seats, followed by the Congress with 10 and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) with eight. The Jana Sena won two seats, while the BJP and an independent candidate secured one seat each. The TDP-led alliance secured 25 seats and retained control of the municipality. TDP candidate Yericharla Honey Spandana was elected as the Chairperson of the village.

Published – 07 Nov 2026 20:54 IST