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JSP's Vangaveeti Radhakrishna and YSRCP's Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi contest Vijayawada Mayor post
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 05:43 AM
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The contest for Vijayawada’s Mayor post has narrowed to two main candidates: Vangaveeti Radhakrishna of the Jana Sena Party and Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi of the YSR Congress Party.
Vangaveeti Radhakrishna has been fielded by the Jana Sena Party as its nominee for the Vijayawada Mayor election. He is known for his local political engagement and has been active in party affairs in the Krishna district.
Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi represents the YSR Congress Party in the same race. She has been involved in municipal matters and enjoys support from the party’s grassroots network in Vijayawada.
The Mayor’s post in Vijayawada is a significant civic position, overseeing the administration of one of Andhra Pradesh’s largest urban centers. The outcome of this contest will influence local governance and development initiatives in the city.
Rayana Bhagya Lakshmi represents the YSR Congress Party in the same race. She has been involved in municipal matters and enjoys support from the party’s grassroots network in Vijayawada.
The Mayor’s post in Vijayawada is a significant civic position, overseeing the administration of one of Andhra Pradesh’s largest urban centers. The outcome of this contest will influence local governance and development initiatives in the city.