YSRCP appoints former MP Bellana Chandrasekhar as Vizianagaram district chief

The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) high command has appointed former Member of Parliament Bellana Chandrasekhar as the new President of the party for Vizianagaram district. The appointment follows the resignation of Majji Srinivasa Rao, who joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) a week ago.

Leadership reshuffle in Nellimarla constituency

Along with the district president's appointment, the party has selected Gadala Sanyasi Naidu as coordinator for Nellimarla constituency, which is currently headed by former MLA Baddukonda Appala Naidu. According to sources, the coordinator change could be linked to the fact that Mr. Naidu is brother-in-law of Mr. Srinivasa Rao.

Party banks on past electoral dominance

The YSRCP, which held its district level review meeting, expressed confidence that it would regain its glory in the upcoming local body elections. The party's optimism stems from its sweeping performance in the previous elections held in 2019, when it emerged victorious in all 34 mandals and secured the mayor seat in Vizianagaram district.

In those elections, YSRCP won 48 divisions out of 50 and captured the mayor's post through an indirect election held for the first citizen's position. The party leadership believes that the absolute majority in local bodies and unity among local leadership would ensure victory again in the ensuing elections.

Source: The Hindu