Politics
YSRCP Secures Salur and Makkuva ZPTC Seats Amid Narrow Margins
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) won the Salur and Makkuva ZPTC seats within the Saluru Assembly segment represented by Minister of Tribal Welfare Gummadi Sandhya Rani. In Salur, YSRCP candidate Dandi Anantakumari received 14,335 votes, while TDP nominee Appikonda Ramadevi polled 14,270 votes. The 65‑vote margin prompted TDP agents to request a recount; the result remained unchanged, and YSRCP was declared elected. In Makkuva, YSRCP nominee Marri Paramma defeated TDP rival S. Seethamma by 701 votes. YSRCP captured 13 of 32 wards in the Saluru municipal elections, while TDP secured 11 wards and JSP won four. JSP chairperson candidate Gorle Vijaya Kumari narrowly defeated YSRCP nominee Ribka Rani in the municipal elections. Former Deputy Chief Minister Peedika Rajanna Dora congratulated the newly elected ZPTCs and MPTC members, stating that YSRCP would gain further strength by the 2029 Assembly elections. In Parvatipuram‑Manyam district, YSRCP also won several ZPTC and MPTC seats. Published – November 07, 2026 09:31 pm IST
Frequently asked questions
What were the vote margins in Salur and Makkuva ZPTC elections?
Salur had a 65‑vote margin (Dandi Anantakumari 14,335 vs Appikonda Ramadevi 14,270). Makkuva had a 701‑vote margin (Marri Paramma vs S. Seethamma).
How many municipal wards did YSRCP win in Saluru?
YSRCP captured 13 of 32 wards; TDP secured 11 and JSP won four.
Who congratulated the newly elected ZPTCs and MPTC members?
Former Deputy Chief Minister Peedika Rajanna Dora congratulated them.