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AP Chief Minister Naidu pledges over 34% tickets to BCs for upcoming local elections
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🗓 10 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that his party will allocate more than 34% of its local election tickets to candidates from the Backward Classes.
Chandrababu Naidu, the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, told reporters that his party will set aside more than 34% of the tickets it fields in the forthcoming local body elections for candidates belonging to the Backward Classes (BCs). The announcement was made ahead of the schedule for municipal and panchayat polls that are expected to be held later this year.
The decision aims to address long‑standing demands from BC communities for greater political representation at the grassroots level. By earmarking a sizable share of its candidature, the ruling party hopes to consolidate its support base among these voters, who form a significant portion of the state's electorate.
Political analysts note that the move could influence the dynamics of the local contests, where caste equations often play a decisive role. The party has not disclosed the exact number of seats that will be allocated under this quota, but the promise of “more than 34%” signals a clear intent to enhance BC participation in the electoral process.
The decision aims to address long‑standing demands from BC communities for greater political representation at the grassroots level. By earmarking a sizable share of its candidature, the ruling party hopes to consolidate its support base among these voters, who form a significant portion of the state's electorate.
Political analysts note that the move could influence the dynamics of the local contests, where caste equations often play a decisive role. The party has not disclosed the exact number of seats that will be allocated under this quota, but the promise of “more than 34%” signals a clear intent to enhance BC participation in the electoral process.