The ruling alliance has maintained its momentum in Andhra Pradesh’s ZPTC and MPTC elections, following its strong showing in the recent municipal polls. Results indicate that it is heading towards victory in 27 of the state’s 28 Zilla Parishads. The YSRCP is expected to win only in Alluri district.
### Alliance leads ZPTC tally
Of the 659 Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) seats, 77 were won unopposed. Elections were held for the remaining 582 seats.
Results have been announced for 611 seats, including the uncontested wins. The alliance has secured 473 seats: the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) won 384, the Jana Sena Party 70 and the BJP 19. The YSRCP has won 57 seats, while independents have taken four. Results for 48 seats are pending.
### TDP leads MPTC results
The alliance has also made gains in the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) elections. Of the 9,821 seats, 2,051 were won unopposed, while polling was held for 7,767. Elections did not take place in three constituencies.
Results have been declared for 9,640 seats, with the remaining results still being processed. Alliance candidates have won 5,819 seats, including 4,754 for the TDP, 945 for the Jana Sena and 120 for the BJP.
The YSRCP has secured 1,583 seats. Other candidates, including independents, have won 187.
### Counting continues
Counting for the ZPTC and MPTC elections, held on Thursday, 5 November, began at 8am on Saturday, 7 November. Counting took place across the state, with alliance candidates performing strongly from the postal ballot count onwards.
The figures provided show results declared for around 95 per cent of seats.
