The Politics of Andhra Pradesh take place in the context of a bicameral parliamentary system within the Constitutional framework of India. The main parties in the state are the Telugu Desam Party (TDP),Jana Sena Party (JSP),and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). Other parties that have small presence in the state include the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),Indian National Congress (INC),and Left parties,including both Communist Party of India (Marxist) and Communist Party of India (CPI).
Kapu is a Hindu caste primarily found in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Kapus are classified as a Forward caste,and are a community of land-owning agriculturists. Historically,they also served as military generals (Nayakas) and warriors in Hindu kingdoms such as the Vijayanagara Empire. Kapus are a dominant caste of Andhra Pradesh. They are primarily present in Coastal Andhra,with a major concentration in the Godavari-Krishna delta region. Kapus commonly use the title Naidu.
Grandhi Srinivas is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a two-time member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly representing Bhimavaram. He won the 2019 election representing YSR Congress Party.
The Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party,often shortened to simply the YSR Congress Party,is an Indian regional political party based in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The party was initially registered with Election Commission of India by Kolishetti Shiva Kumar. Thereafter,the party was taken over by its current president,Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy,having served as the state's chief minister from 2019-2024. It currently has 4 seats in the Lok Sabha.
The Janasena Party is an Indian political party active in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Founded by Pawan Kalyan on 14 March 2014,it is currently the second largest party in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly and a partner in the ruling coalition. Pawan Kalyan,the party leader,has been serving as the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh since June 2024. Janasena advocates for a centrist approach with a focus on humanism. The party's election symbol is a glass tumbler.
Somu Veerraju is a senior politician from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh from Bharatiya Janata Party and is formerly the President of BJP party for the state of Andhra Pradesh. He was MLC of Bharatiya Janata Party in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council. He hails from farmer's family living in Rajahmundry City. Veeraju was President and secretary of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in the state. He was also general secretary and vice-president of state unit,BJP Floor leader in Legislative Council.
Srivatsavai Satyanarayana Varma popularly known as SVSN Varma is an Indian independent politician. He is a member of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). Varma is a former member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the Pithapuram constituency in East Godavari district as an Independent.
Vanga Geetha is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. She was elected to the Lok Sabha from Kakinada as a member of the YSR Congress Party. She was earlier a member of the Rajya Sabha representing the Telugu Desam Party.
The 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election were held in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on 11 April 2019 for constituting the fifteenth legislative assembly in the state. They were held alongside the 2019 Indian general election.
The 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election were held in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh on 13 May 2024 for constituting the sixteenth Andhra Pradesh Assembly. They were held alongside the 2024 Indian general election. The election results were declared on 4 June 2024.
Arani Srinivasulu,also known as Jangalapalli Srinivasulu and JMC,is a politician from the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. He was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Tirupati Assembly constituency in 2024 on behalf of the Janasena_Party (JSP).
Chelluboyina Srinivasa Venugopala Krishna is an Indian politician and businessman from the state of Andhra Pradesh. He is the Minister of Backward Classes Welfare,Public Relations,Information and Cinematography and is elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Ramachandrapuram Assembly constituency on behalf of YSR Congress Party. He started his political career in 2000 with Indian National Congress and was elected as a member of Zilla Parishad in 2001 and 2006.
Jyothula Chanti Babu is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSR Congress Party ticket from Jaggampeta Constituency in East Godavari district. He was denied a ticket by YSRCP for the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Assembly Election.
Jakkampudi Raja Indravandit is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSR Congress Party ticket from Rajanagaram Constituency in East Godavari district. He is nominated again by YSRCP to contest the Rajanagaram seat in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election.
Parvatha Sri Purnachandra Prasad is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSR Congress Party ticket from Prathipadu Constituency in East Godavari district. He was denied a ticket for the 2024 Assembly election but remained loyal to YSRCP.
Dulam Nageswara Rao is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He won the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSR Congress Party ticket from Kaikalur Constituency in the erstwhile Krishna district. He is re-nominated by YSRCP to contest from the Kaikalur seat in the 2024 Assembly Election. On 22 April 2024,he filed his nomination papers for the 2024 election.
Chirla Jaggireddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is a three-time MLA from Kothapeta. He lost the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election on YSR Congress Party ticket from Kothapeta Assembly Constituency in East Godavari district.
Mudunuri Naga Raja Vara Prasada Raju is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He is an MLA of YSR Congress Party from Narasapuram Assembly Constituency in West Godavari District. He is nominated by YSRCP to contest the Narasapuram Constituency again for the 2024 Assembly Election.
Kapu Ramachandra Reddy is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. He elected as MLA in the year 2009,2012 and 2019 from Rayadurg Assembly Constituency in Anantapur District. He elected as MLA of Rayadurg 3 times and served as Whip to the Government of Andhra Pradesh
Pilli Anantha Lakshmi is an Indian politician from Andhra Pradesh. She was a two-time MLA of Telugu Desam Party. She won the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election from Kakinada Rural Assembly Constituency in East Godavari District. She lost the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election.
