In Andhra Pradesh, the campaigning for Kadapa Lok Sabha and Pulivendula Assembly bye elections is gaining momentum. The deadline for withdrawal of nominations comes to a close this evening. 43 nominations filed for Kadapa Lok Sabha seat have been found to be fit, the election authorities are yet to take a decision on one more nomination.Y S Jaganmohan Reddy, who resigned after coming out of Congress party, is seeking re-election from Kadapa Lok sabha Constituency. Among others, State Health Minister D L Ravindra Reddy of ruling Congress party is in the fray while Rajya Sabha Member Mysoora Reddy of Opposition Telugu Desam parties is contesting the bye-election. Among 26 candidates who filed their nominations for Pulivendula Assembly segment, Y S Viajaya lakshmi, widow of former Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, is seeking re-election while his brother Y S Vivekananda Reddy is also in the fray from Congress side.
News On AIR | April 21, 2011 11:53 AM
Campaign for Lok Sabha & assembly bye elections gains momentum in AP