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As a testament to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s political pull, his party the YRS Congress or its allies, won elections in all panchayats of Pulivendula, which is his assembly constituency.
The Pulivendula constituency is divided into seven mandals: Pulivendula, Vemula, Lingala, Simhadripuram, Thoduru, Chakraypeta and Vempalli. These cover a total of 109 panchayats, out of which 108 went to polls. Polls could not take place in Velamavaripalle in Vempalli mandal, because though candidates had filed their nominations, all of them withdrew their candidacy.
According to Deccan Herald, 13 out of the total 16 panchayats in Vemula saw unanimous elections, while polling was held for the remaining three that were bagged by YSRC supporters. 15 panchayats in Thondur and 16 in Chakrayapet, saw unanimous elections.
Out of 20 panchayats in Simhadripuram, 12 saw unanimous elections while polls were held for eight panchayats, all of which were won by YSRC supporters. In Vempalli, out of the 17-gram panchayats, 16 saw unanimous elections and one panchayat (the aforementioned Velamavaripalle) did not have elections.
As results started coming out, #YSRCPCleanSweep started trending on Twitter. This landslide victory gives the regional party further ammunition to dictate terms to any potential ‘national party’ allies from either side of the political divide.
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