JS Nominates Women to Four of Five Mayoral, Chairperson Seats
Dr Daneti Radha Rani has been selected as the nominee for the Srikakulam mayoral post, while Akula Bhavani will contest for Kakinada mayor’s seat.
Vijayawada:Jana Sena has allotted four of its five mayoral and municipal chairperson nominations to women in the second phase of local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. The party has fielded women for both the mayoral posts and two of the three municipal chairperson positions.
JS president and Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan finalised the candidates at the party’s central office in Mangalagiri on Sunday.
Dr Daneti Radha Rani has been selected as the nominee for the Srikakulam mayoral post, while Akula Bhavani will contest for Kakinada mayor’s seat. The party named Banasetti Soujanya Latha, Dr. Chunduri Malleshwari, and Paluru Venkateswara Rao as its nominees for the Rajam, Bhimavaram, and Tadepalligudem chairperson seats respectively.
The announcement by Pawan Kalyan counters social media reports that Jana Sena is considering ceding the post of Kakinada mayoral to its alliance partner Telugu Desam as it is unable to identify a suitable candidate. The party’s decision to field Akula Bhavani has ended that speculation.
Pawan Kalyan has directed the candidates, party leaders, and workers to prepare election plans and strengthen coordination ahead of the polls.