2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia
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{{short description|Election for Indian federal state}}
{{For|Lok Sabha elections|2024 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=December 2023}}
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| country = India
| ongoing = no
| turnout = 333,38,38838,349 (81.86%) {{increase}} 1.47%<ref>{{cite web |title=AP Registers Overall 81.86 % Voter Turnout: CEO Mukesh Kumar Meena |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/ap-registers-overall-8186-voter-turnout-ceo-mukesh-kumar-meena-894064 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |date=15 May 2024 |access-date=15 May 2024 |archive-date=15 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240515115047/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/andhra-pradesh/ap-registers-overall-8186-voter-turnout-ceo-mukesh-kumar-meena-894064 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| majority_seats = 88
| seats_for_election = All 175 seats in the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| registered = 441,13,33333,702
| election_date = 13 May 2024
| previous_year = 2019
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| seats1 = '''135'''
| seat_change1 = {{increase}} 112
| popular_vote1 = '''115,53,84384,576'''
| percentage1 = '''45.60%'''
| swing1 = {{increase}} 6.43% [[percentage points|pp]]
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| seats2 = 21
| seat_change2 = {{increase}} 20
| popular_vote2 = 232,17317,747
| percentage2 = 6.85%
| swing2 = {{increase}} 1.32% [[percentage points|pp]]
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| seats4 = 11
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 140
| popular_vote4 = 113,32,84284,134
| percentage4 = 39.37%
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 10.58% [[percentage points|pp]]
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| seats5 = 8
| seat_change5 = {{increase}} 8
| popular_vote5 = 9,53953,977
| percentage5 = 2.83%
| swing5 = {{increase}} 1.99% [[percentage points|pp]]
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| map2_caption = Structure of the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] after the election
| map2_size = 300px
| title = [[Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]]
| before_election = [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]]
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| after_election = [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]]
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The '''2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election''' were held in the [[States and union territories of India|Indian state]] of [[Andhra Pradesh]] on 13 May 2024 for constituting the [[16th Andhra Pradesh Assembly|sixteenth Andhra Pradesh Assembly]]. They were held alongside the [[2024 Indian general election]]. ElectionThe election results were declared on 4 June 2024.
[[File:Drinking Water Stall by ECI SVEEP.jpg|alt=Drinking water stall by ECI SVEEP in Vizag to increase voter awareness.|thumb|Drinking water stall by ECI SVEEP in Vizag to increase voter awareness.]]
The [[National Democratic Alliance]] (NDA) popularly referred as Kutami'''{{transliteration|te|ISO|Kūṭami}}''', led by the [[Telugu Desam Party]] won the election in a [[Landslide (politics)|landslide]], winning 164 of the 175 seats. The [[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) won 135 out of 144 contested seats, while the [[Jana SenaJanasena Party]] (JSP) won all the 21 seats it contested with and the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] (BJP) winning 8 out of 10 contested seats. The incumbent [[YSR Congress Party]] (YSRCP) only won 11 seats.<ref>{{citeCite newsweb |date=5 June 2024 |editor=Samdani MN-06-04 |title=Andhra Pradesh resultsAssembly 2024Poll: JanaTDP Senawins records135 100%Seats, strikeJana rateSena 21, winsBJP 218; outChandrababu ofCongratulates 21PM Modi |url=https://timesofindiawww.indiatimesetvbharat.com/cityen/vijayawada!bharat/andhratdp-pradeshis-resultsleading-2024on-jana127-senaseats-recordsand-100bjp-strikeon-rate7-winsin-21andhra-outpradesh-ofassembly-21polls-enn24060403346 |archive-url=https:/articleshow/110727991web.cmsarchive.org/web/20240907045611/https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!bharat/tdp-is-leading-on-127-seats-and-bjp-on-7-in-andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls-enn24060403346 |accessarchive-date=5 June2024-09-07 |access-date=2024-09-07 |workwebsite=TimesETV ofBharat IndiaNews |language=en}}</ref> The [[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance]] (INDIA) comprising [[Indian National Congress]] (INC), [[Communist Party of India]] (CPI) and [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]] (CPI(M)) failed to win any seats.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-05 |title=AP Election Results 2024 LIVE: TDP in the Lead Check District-wise Results of Andhra Pradesh Lok Sabha Elections at results.eci.gov.in |url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/andhra-pradesh-election-result-2024-check-andhra-pradesh-lok-sabha-election-district-wise-results-at-results-eci-gov-in-1717469629-1 |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Jagranjosh.com |language=en |archive-date=6 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606215715/https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/andhra-pradesh-election-result-2024-check-andhra-pradesh-lok-sabha-election-district-wise-results-at-results-eci-gov-in-1717469629-1 |url-status=live }}</ref>.
==Background==
The tenure of [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] was scheduled to end on 11 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Terms of the Houses|url=https://eci.gov.in/elections/term-of-houses/|access-date=25 June 2022|website=Election Commission of India|language=en-IN|archive-date=28 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328103956/https://eci.gov.in/elections/term-of-houses/|url-status=live}}</ref> The [[2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election|previous assembly elections]] were held in April 2019. After the 2019 election, [[YSR Congress Party]] formed the [[Government of Andhra Pradesh|state government]], with [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy]] becoming the [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-30 |title=Jagan Mohan Reddy takes oath as Andhra Pradesh CM after landslide victory |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagan-mohan-reddy-takes-oath-as-andhra-pradesh-cm/story-PxqClGaWwwGofpf2rWvv5M.html |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=13 November 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211113010030/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagan-mohan-reddy-takes-oath-as-andhra-pradesh-cm/story-PxqClGaWwwGofpf2rWvv5M.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Desk |first=The Hindu Net |date=2019-05-30 |title=As it happened: Jagan Mohan Reddy swearing-in ceremony {{!}} In maiden speech, he promises to cleanse administration in a year |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/jagan-mohan-reddy-swearing-in-ceremony-live-updates/article27312849.ece |access-date=2024-05-20 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=18 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218070713/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/jagan-mohan-reddy-swearing-in-ceremony-live-updates/article27312849.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Schedule==
[[File:2024 Election advertisements by Election Commission in Darsi.jpg|thumb|2024 election outdoor advertisements by Election Commission in Darsi]]
The schedule of the election was announced by the [[Election Commission of India]] on 16 March 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-16 |title=Andhra Pradesh Assembly Polls to be held on May 13: Complete schedule |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls-to-be-held-on-may-13-complete-schedule-101710580330610.html |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=16 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416214709/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls-to-be-held-on-may-13-complete-schedule-101710580330610.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-16 |title=Andhra Pradesh assembly election 2024: Date, time, schedule |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-2024-date-time-schedule/articleshow/108544952.cms |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=13 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240613141255/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-2024-date-time-schedule/articleshow/108544952.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|rowspan="3"|'''[[National Democratic Alliance|NDA]]'''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-12 |title=BJP seals Andhra poll pact with TDP and JSP; gets 6 Lok Sabha, 10 assembly seats to contest |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjptdpjsp-finalise-seat-sharing-formula-in-andhra-pradesh-for-lok-sabha-state-polls-101710201942756.html |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=4 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240404004148/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjptdpjsp-finalise-seat-sharing-formula-in-andhra-pradesh-for-lok-sabha-state-polls-101710201942756.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2024-03-11 |title=Lok Sabha elections: BJP, TDP reach seat-sharing deal in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabha-elections-bjp-tdp-reach-seat-sharing-deal-in-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/108407344.cms |access-date=2024-04-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=16 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416221221/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/lok-sabha-elections-bjp-tdp-reach-seat-sharing-deal-in-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/108407344.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|rowspan="3"|'''[[Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance|INDIA]]'''<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-23 |title=Y. S. Sharmila says Congress and Left parties will fight elections together in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/y-s-sharmila-says-congress-and-left-parties-will-fight-elections-together-in-andhra-pradesh/article67878021.ece |access-date=2024-02-23 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=23 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223155427/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/y-s-sharmila-says-congress-and-left-parties-will-fight-elections-together-in-andhra-pradesh/article67878021.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-24 |title=Cong to tie-up with Left parties for LS, Andhra polls: Sharmila |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cong-to-tie-up-with-left-parties-for-ls-andhra-polls-sharmila-101708716626441.html |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=19 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240319141014/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cong-to-tie-up-with-left-parties-for-ls-andhra-polls-sharmila-101708716626441.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|V. Srinivasa Rao<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-12-30 |title=V Srinivasa Rao CPM's new Andhra Pradesh state secretary |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2021/Dec/30/v-srinivasa-rao-cpms-new-andhra-pradesh-state-secretary-2401181.html |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=16 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416222746/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2021/Dec/30/v-srinivasa-rao-cpms-new-andhra-pradesh-state-secretary-2401181.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|8<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=CPI(M) to contest in 1 Lok Sabha seat, 8 assembly seats in Andhra as part of INDIA alliance |url=https://www.news9live.com/state/andhra-pradesh/cpim-to-contest-in-1-lok-sabha-seat-8-assembly-seats-in-andhra-as-part-of-india-alliance-2497750 |access-date=2024-04-16 |website=News9live |language=en-US}}</ref>
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|8<ref>{{Cite webnews |date=2024-04-06 |title=Under INDIA Alliance, AP CPI Gets 1 LS, 8 Assembly Seats |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/under-india-alliance-ap-cpi-gets-1-ls-8-assembly-seats-888562 |access-date=2024-04-16 |websitework=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=6 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406023049/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/under-india-alliance-ap-cpi-gets-1-ls-8-assembly-seats-888562 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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!Candidate<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-09 |title=Congress releases a list of candidates for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/india/congress-releases-a-list-of-candidates-for-lok-sabha-and-assembly-polls-of-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/109171773.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=21 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240421145405/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/india/congress-releases-a-list-of-candidates-for-lok-sabha-and-assembly-polls-of-andhra-pradesh/articleshow/109171773.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite webnews |date=2024-04-07 |title=AP: CPI Announced Candidates for Lok Sabha Elections |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/cpi-announced-candidates-for-lok-sabha-elections-888717 |access-date=2024-04-25 |websitework=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=25 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240425053134/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/cpi-announced-candidates-for-lok-sabha-elections-888717 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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== Election issues ==
In the lead-up to the election, several issues have come to light, including demands for [[Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014#Special category status|special category status]], the [[2019–2024 Amaravati protests|capital issue]] and unemployment in the state.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-03-16 |title=Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls: Capital city, special category status among key issues |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls-capital-city-special-category-status-among-key-issues/articleshow/108551409.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=30 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430051832/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls-capital-city-special-category-status-among-key-issues/articleshow/108551409.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> Incidents such as [[Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy#Murder of Vivekananda Reddy|Y. S. Vivekananda Reddy’s murder]], the attack on Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy<ref>{{Cite news |last=Apparasu |first=Srinivasa Rao |title=4 yrs after arrest, man accused of attacking Jagan awaits trial |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/4-yrs-after-arrest-man-accused-of-attacking-jagan-awaits-trial-101657739034135.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=14 July 2022 |access-date=27 March 2024 |archive-date=27 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327050923/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/4-yrs-after-arrest-man-accused-of-attacking-jagan-awaits-trial-101657739034135.html |url-status=live }}</ref> and [[N. Chandrababu Naidu#Corruption allegations and arrest|legal cases against N. Chandrababu Naidu]] have also gathered significant attention.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2024-03-25 |title=Analysis {{!}} Five issues that are likely to affect the fortunes of YSRCP and NDA partners in Lok Sabha elections in A.P. |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/analysis-five-issues-likely-to-cast-a-major-impact-on-fortunes-of-ysrcp-and-nda-partners-in-lok-sabha-elections-in-ap/article67990258.ece |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=27 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240327065827/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/analysis-five-issues-likely-to-cast-a-major-impact-on-fortunes-of-ysrcp-and-nda-partners-in-lok-sabha-elections-in-ap/article67990258.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Despite facing anti-incumbency, the YSR Congress relies on its welfare schemes, particularly in rural and tribal areas. Meanwhile, the NDA focuses on concerns such as inflation, unemployment and broader development, gaining support in urban areas.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhattacharjee |first=Sumit |date=2024-04-28 |title=It's a do-or-die battle for all main players in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/its-a-do-or-die-battle-for-all-main-players-in-andhra-pradesh/article68117738.ece |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=30 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430051832/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/its-a-do-or-die-battle-for-all-main-players-in-andhra-pradesh/article68117738.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-10 |title=Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Demand for Special Category Status to unemployment and inflation, key issues in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/politics/lok-sabha-elections-2024-shifting-capital-unemployment-inflation-key-issues-in-andhra-19394710.htm/ |access-date=2024-04-30 |website=CNBCTV18 |language=en |archive-date=30 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430051837/https://www.cnbctv18.com/politics/lok-sabha-elections-2024-shifting-capital-unemployment-inflation-key-issues-in-andhra-19394710.htm/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== State capital ===
{{Main article|2019–2024 Amaravati protests|List of capitals of Andhra Pradesh}}
During the previous five-year tenure of the TDP-BJP government, [[Amaravati]] was proposed as the capital for the state of Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-14 |title=Jagan's 3-capital plan stuck, Andhra hems and haws ahead of June 2 deadline on Hyderabad |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jagans-3-capital-plan-hyderabad-amaravati-9161703/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022834/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jagans-3-capital-plan-hyderabad-amaravati-9161703/ |url-status=live }}</ref> However, this plan was later scrapped by the successive YSRCP government, which aimed to establish three capitals namely [[Visakhapatnam]], Amaravati and [[Kurnool]] as executive, legislative and judiciary purposes respectively, as part of a decentralisation initiative which faced legal hurdles and failed to be implemented.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lasania |first=Yunus |date=2024-04-13 |title=Amaravati will be permanent capital of Andhra, promises Naidu |url=https://www.siasat.com/amaravati-will-be-permanent-capital-of-andhra-promises-naidu-3008321/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=The Siasat Daily |language=en-US |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415191845/https://www.siasat.com/amaravati-will-be-permanent-capital-of-andhra-promises-naidu-3008321/ |url-status=live }}</ref> While farmers in the Amaravati region opposed this decision, the TDP-JSP-BJP alliance vowed to reinstate Amaravati as the capital.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-04-14 |title=Amaravati will be the permanent capital of AP, says Naidu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/amaravati-will-be-the-permanent-capital-of-ap-says-naidu/articleshow/109279749.cms |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415195114/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/amaravati-will-be-the-permanent-capital-of-ap-says-naidu/articleshow/109279749.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-01 |title=Amaravati will remain as 'people's capital' of Andhra Pradesh : TDP leader Nara Lokesh |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amaravati-will-remain-as-peoples-capital-of-andhra-pradesh-tdp-leader-nara-lokesh/articleshow/99164864.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022834/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/amaravati-will-remain-as-peoples-capital-of-andhra-pradesh-tdp-leader-nara-lokesh/articleshow/99164864.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2024-04-07 |title=Vote for NDA to bring Andhra Pradesh back on track, Chandrababu Naidu urges voters |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/vote-for-nda-to-bring-andhra-pradesh-back-on-track-chandrababu-naidu-urges-voters/article68039970.ece |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=8 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240408092517/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/vote-for-nda-to-bring-andhra-pradesh-back-on-track-chandrababu-naidu-urges-voters/article68039970.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> On the contrary Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy launched ''Vision Visakha'', reaffirming the establishment of Visakhapatnam as the administrative or executive capital.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-05 |title=Committed to develop Vizag as Andhra's administrative capital: Jagan Mohan Reddy |url=https://www.ap7am.com/en/76431/committed-to-develop-vizag-as-andhras-administrative-capital-jagan-mohan-reddy |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=ap7am.com |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022835/https://www.ap7am.com/en/76431/committed-to-develop-vizag-as-andhras-administrative-capital-jagan-mohan-reddy |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite webnews |last=Correspondent |first=D. C. |date=2024-03-05 |title=Jagan affirms taking oath as CM in Vizag |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/jagan-affirms-to-take-oath-as-cm-in-vizag |access-date=2024-04-15 |websitework=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022832/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/jagan-affirms-to-take-oath-as-cm-in-vizag |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Alcohol prices and quality ===
In the previous 2019 election, the YSRCP made a promise to completely ban alcohol in the state. However, it was not fulfilled and instead, prices were increased with the aim of reducing consumption.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Quality liquor at lower prices, Chandrababu Naidu promises voters |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha/story/tdp-n-chandrababu-naidu-poll-promise-in-andhra-pradesh-alcohol-lovers-best-quality-liquor-at-reduced-prices-2524616-2024-04-08 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=India Today |date=8 April 2024 |language=en |archive-date=9 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240409034456/https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha/story/tdp-n-chandrababu-naidu-poll-promise-in-andhra-pradesh-alcohol-lovers-best-quality-liquor-at-reduced-prices-2524616-2024-04-08 |url-status=live }}</ref> The TDP-JSP alliance, along with the BJP alleged that this led to what they termed as the nation’s largest liquor scam, with significant financial and health implications for consumers, including the risk of liver diseases.<ref name="financialexpress.com">{{Cite web |date=2024-04-08 |title=Quality liquor at reduced prices: Chandrababu Naidu's spirited poll promise ahead of Andhra Pradesh elections |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/quality-liquor-at-reduced-prices-chandrababu-naidus-spirited-poll-promise-ahead-of-andhra-pradesh-elections/3450045/ |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Financialexpress |language=en |archive-date=12 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412190740/https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/quality-liquor-at-reduced-prices-chandrababu-naidus-spirited-poll-promise-ahead-of-andhra-pradesh-elections/3450045/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-07 |title=Quality liquor at reduced prices: TDP's 'spirited' poll pledge for Andhra's booze lovers |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/quality-liquor-at-reduced-prices-tdps-spirited-poll-pledge-for-andhras-booze-lovers-424599-2024-04-07 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=Business Today |language=hi |archive-date=7 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240407095013/https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/quality-liquor-at-reduced-prices-tdps-spirited-poll-pledge-for-andhras-booze-lovers-424599-2024-04-07 |url-status=live }}</ref> The Alliance has pledged to provide good-quality alcohol at reduced prices, claiming that distilleries and breweries are controlled by members and associates of the ruling party, including those producing local brands with poor-quality.<ref name="financialexpress.com"/> The Alliance leaders also alleged that despite the nationwide shift towards digital transactions, liquor retail outlets in the state have continued to accept cash payments exceeding the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), thereby generating profits for leaders of the ruling party.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Within 40 Days...": Chandrababu Naidu's Liquor Promise For Andhra Polls |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-elections-chandrababu-naidu-liquor-promise-within-40-days-chandrababu-naidus-liquor-promise-for-andhra-polls-5428048 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415025543/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/andhra-pradesh-elections-chandrababu-naidu-liquor-promise-within-40-days-chandrababu-naidus-liquor-promise-for-andhra-polls-5428048 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=A. D. |date=2024-04-12 |title=Alliance leaders tear into ruling party over 'liquor scam' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/alliance-leaders-tear-into-ruling-party-over-liquor-scam/article68058667.ece |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=15 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415191133/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/alliance-leaders-tear-into-ruling-party-over-liquor-scam/article68058667.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Illegal sand mining ===
The joint committee formed by the [[Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change]], submitted a report to the [[National Green Tribunal]] on 21 March 2024, revealing ongoing 24-hour illegal sand mining in the inspected regions of [[Krishna district|Krishna]] and [[Guntur district|Guntur]] districts without valid environmental clearances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Subrahmanyam |first=Deekshitula |date=2024-02-21 |title=Rajamahendravaram: NGT inspects sand mining areas |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/rajamahendravaram-ngt-inspects-sand-mining-areas-859969 |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022833/https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/rajamahendravaram-ngt-inspects-sand-mining-areas-859969 |url-status=live }}</ref> The committee was formed in response to petitions alleging illegal sand mining in the state. Additionally, the committee noted that the state government failed to provide information and documents requested from the Department of Mines and Geology regarding district-wise sand reaches allotted, permitted quantities, and violations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hareesh |first=P. |date=2024-02-22 |title=Illegal sand mining going on in Andhra Pradesh: Joint Committee report |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/22/illegal-sand-mining-going-on-in-andhra-pradesh-joint-committee-report |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022834/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/22/illegal-sand-mining-going-on-in-andhra-pradesh-joint-committee-report |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=NGT refers illegal sand mining case to top court |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/ngt-refers-illegal-sand-mining-case-to-supreme-court/articleshow/107898420.cms |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=23 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223045816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/ngt-refers-illegal-sand-mining-case-to-supreme-court/articleshow/107898420.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-02-15 |title=Illegal sand mining in vogue in AP: Centre informs High Court |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/15/illegal-sand-mining-in-vogue-in-ap-centre-informs-high-court |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=27 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240427022835/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/15/illegal-sand-mining-in-vogue-in-ap-centre-informs-high-court |url-status=live }}</ref> Opposition parties have accused ruling party leaders of illegally transporting thousands of lorries of sand daily, with no action taken despite numerous complaints lodged by opposition leaders and local residents.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-03-19 |title=TDP and JSP leaders allege YSRCP's involvement in illegal sand mining and transportation |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-and-jsp-leaders-allege-ysrcps-involvement-in-illegal-sand-mining-and-transportation/article67968985.ece |access-date=2024-04-15 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=31 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240331031726/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-and-jsp-leaders-allege-ysrcps-involvement-in-illegal-sand-mining-and-transportation/article67968985.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Naidu's arrest ===
TDP supremo [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] was arrested on 9 September 2023 in an alleged multi-crore skill development scam.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-09-09 |title=TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu arrested in A.P. Skill Development corruption case |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/chandrababu-naidu-arrest-updates-high-alert-sounded-in-andhra-pradesh/article67287850.ece |access-date=2023-12-15 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215114216/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/chandrababu-naidu-arrest-updates-high-alert-sounded-in-andhra-pradesh/article67287850.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The arrest became an election issue in [[2023 Telangana Legislative Assembly election|Telangana]], which was then soon to enter state polls, with different political parties in the state rushing to support Naidu to woo Andhra settlers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nichenametla |first=Prasad |date=2023-10-19 |title=Why former Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu's arrest has become an issue in Telangana election |url=https://theprint.in/politics/why-former-andhra-cm-chandrababu-naidus-arrest-has-become-an-issue-in-telangana-election/1809482/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215114217/https://theprint.in/politics/why-former-andhra-cm-chandrababu-naidus-arrest-has-become-an-issue-in-telangana-election/1809482/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Naidu's son [[Nara Lokesh]] said that Naidu's arrest was unfair and alleged that Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] did the same with firms in Gujarat while he was the state chief minister there.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barman |first=Sourav Roy |date=2023-10-05 |title=Chandrababu's arrest unfair, Modi did same with same firms in Gujarat, says TDP chief's son Lokesh |url=https://theprint.in/politics/chandrababus-arrest-unfair-modi-did-same-with-same-firms-in-gujarat-says-tdp-chiefs-son-lokesh/1790634/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215114216/https://theprint.in/politics/chandrababus-arrest-unfair-modi-did-same-with-same-firms-in-gujarat-says-tdp-chiefs-son-lokesh/1790634/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Land Titling Act ===
The Land Titling Act of Andhra Pradesh has become a major issue in the elections, leading to counterclaims and allegations between political parties in the state. The act was brought by the [[Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy ministry|Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy government]], aiming to streamline land records, settle disputes and provide permanent titles. Both the Telugu Desam Party and Jana Sena Party have termed it as the Land Grabbing Act.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benjamin |first=Ravi P. |date=2024-05-11 |title=Hindupur: 'Land Titling Act' disastrous to farmers says Parthasarathi |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/hindupur-land-titling-act-disastrous-to-farmers-says-parthasarathi-877756 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103406/https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/hindupur-land-titling-act-disastrous-to-farmers-says-parthasarathi-877756 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-05-01 |title=Land Titling Act is nothing but land grabbing act of Jagan, alleges Pawan Kalyan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/land-titling-act-is-nothing-but-land-grabbing-act-of-jagan-alleges-pawan-kalyan/article68129080.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103452/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/land-titling-act-is-nothing-but-land-grabbing-act-of-jagan-alleges-pawan-kalyan/article68129080.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The main opposition party, TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, alleged that the act was designed to take away lands and promised to revoke it if they come to power. He also questioned Chief Minister Jagan for printing his image on the passbook instead of the [[Emblem of Andhra Pradesh|official emblem]] of the state.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-10 |title=Andhra Pradesh Land Titling Act takes away people's lands, alleges Chandrababu Naidu |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-land-titling-act-takes-away-peoples-lands-alleges-chandrababu-naidu/articleshow/110016244.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103404/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/andhra-pradesh-land-titling-act-takes-away-peoples-lands-alleges-chandrababu-naidu/articleshow/110016244.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Naidu |first=T. Appala |date=2024-05-10 |title=Chandrababu Naidu says my second sign on coming to power will be on repealing the land titling Act |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/my-second-sign-on-coming-to-power-will-be-on-repealing-the-land-titling-act-says-chandrababu-naidu/article68161456.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103512/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/my-second-sign-on-coming-to-power-will-be-on-repealing-the-land-titling-act-says-chandrababu-naidu/article68161456.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The YSRCP alleged that the TDP is spreading misinformation about the Land Titling Act due to losing confidence in their manifesto. Furthermore, the state government countered the TDP's claims by stating that the Centre has encouraged state governments to enact their own legislation based on drafts proposed by [[NITI Aayog]] to suit their requirements.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-06 |title=Controversy over Land Titling Act is unnecessary, says govt |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/controversy-over-land-titling-act-is-unnecessary-says-govt/articleshow/109867636.cms |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/controversy-over-land-titling-act-is-unnecessary-says-govt/articleshow/109867636.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-05-11 |title=Chandrababu Naidu creating fear on Land Titling Act as he lost confidence in his manifesto: YSRCP |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-creating-fear-on-land-titling-act-as-he-lost-confidence-in-his-manifesto-ysrcp/article68165180.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103503/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-creating-fear-on-land-titling-act-as-he-lost-confidence-in-his-manifesto-ysrcp/article68165180.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> While the BJP, part of the NDA alliance said that the Centre has no authority to enact the land related legislations.<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Sambasiva Rao |date=2024-05-07 |title=NITI Aayog never suggested fixing photo of A.P. CM on land documents, say BJP leaders |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/niti-aayog-never-suggested-fixing-photo-of-ap-cm-on-land-documents-say-bjp-leaders/article68150507.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103408/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/niti-aayog-never-suggested-fixing-photo-of-ap-cm-on-land-documents-say-bjp-leaders/article68150507.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-05-09 |title=Andhra Pradesh: Rumblings in BJP over Land Act |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/May/09/andhra-pradesh-rumblings-in-bjp-over-land-act |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103409/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/May/09/andhra-pradesh-rumblings-in-bjp-over-land-act |url-status=live }}</ref> The opposition parties within the NDA alliance claimed that this act is in contravention of the laws related to property transfer, evidence, succession and various judicial proceedings, citing violations of property laws and Article 300-A, along with concerns about Title Registration Officers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nichenametla |first=Prasad |date=2024-05-10 |title=How land titling act based on NITI Aayog model set off slugfest between Jagan & TDP's Naidu |url=https://theprint.in/politics/how-land-titling-act-based-on-niti-aayog-model-set-off-slugfest-between-jagan-tdps-naidu/2077470/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103411/https://theprint.in/politics/how-land-titling-act-based-on-niti-aayog-model-set-off-slugfest-between-jagan-tdps-naidu/2077470/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-07 |title=War of words between TDP, YSRCP over former babu's post on LT Act |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/war-of-words-between-tdp-and-ysrcp-over-former-babus-post-on-land-titling-act/articleshow/109899188.cms |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/war-of-words-between-tdp-and-ysrcp-over-former-babus-post-on-land-titling-act/articleshow/109899188.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2024-05-04 |title=Alliance parties will scrap AP Land Titling Act if voted to power, says Naidu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/alliance-parties-will-scrap-ap-land-titling-act-if-voted-to-power-says-naidu/article68139420.ece |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103454/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/alliance-parties-will-scrap-ap-land-titling-act-if-voted-to-power-says-naidu/article68139420.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Raju |first=E. Bhavani,Maria Teresa |date=2024-01-09 |title=AP brings in compulsory land registration: Lawyers say it will lead to more disputes |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/andhra-pradesh/ap-brings-in-compulsory-land-registration-lawyers-say-it-will-lead-to-more-disputes |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=The News Minute |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512103503/https://www.thenewsminute.com/andhra-pradesh/ap-brings-in-compulsory-land-registration-lawyers-say-it-will-lead-to-more-disputes |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Campaigns ==
[[File:2024 Election - Street campaign through song and dance by TDP in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh.webm|thumb|2024 Election - Street campaign through song and dance by NDA in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh]]
Candidates campaigned by interacting with common people and participating in their daily activities such as making tea, ironing clothes and weighing vegetables.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Poll-eve theatrics on full swing in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/poll-eve-theatrics-on-full-swing-in-andhra-pradesh/article68106378.ece |date=2024-04-25 |access-date=2024-04-26 |work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=26 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426222515/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/poll-eve-theatrics-on-full-swing-in-andhra-pradesh/article68106378.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The primary parties in the state used movies and songs to promote their own political party while denigrating other party leaders. The use of social media to amplify the reach of such content to voters had become a core strategy for parties.<ref>{{Cite news |title=AP elections witness fusion of politics, music and movies |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/ap-elections-witness-fusion-of-politics-music-and-movies-885905 |date=2024-04-20 |access-date=2024-04-26 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |archive-date=26 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426224149/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/ap-elections-witness-fusion-of-politics-music-and-movies-885905 |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== YSR Congress Party ===
The YSRCP launched its ''Why AP needs Jagan'' campaign on 9 November 2023. The outreach campaign would last for 40 days. Bus yatras will also be taken out in all 175 assembly constituencies during the campaign. The campaign has been criticised by the opposition TDP, which countered the campaign with the slogan ''Why AP hates Jagan''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nichenametla |first=Prasad |date=2023-10-10 |title=Andhra CM's new outreach campaign is 'Why AP needs Jagan'. TDP's counter slogan: 'Why AP hates Jagan' |url=https://theprint.in/politics/andhra-cms-new-outreach-campaign-is-why-ap-needs-jagan-tdps-new-slogan-why-ap-hates-jagan/1797454/ |access-date=2023-12-15 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=15 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231215113259/https://theprint.in/politics/andhra-cms-new-outreach-campaign-is-why-ap-needs-jagan-tdps-new-slogan-why-ap-hates-jagan/1797454/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy announced a mass contact program called ''Siddham'' (We are Ready!) for the election campaign,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-02-18 |title=All set for YSRC's 'Siddham' today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/18/all-set-for-ysrcs-siddham-today |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134711/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/Feb/18/all-set-for-ysrcs-siddham-today |url-status=live }}</ref> which was countered by the slogan ''Samsiddham'' (We are Prepared!) and ''Memu Siddhame'' (We are also Ready!) from the TDP and JSP respectively.<ref>{{Cite webnews |last=ilyas |first=md |date=2024-01-31 |title=Poster War in AP in run-up to 2024 elections |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/news/poster-war-in-ap-in-run-up-to-2024-elections-880535 |access-date=2024-02-29 |websitework=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134710/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/news/poster-war-in-ap-in-run-up-to-2024-elections-880535 |url-status=live }}</ref> The YSRCP has taken up the slogans ''Maa Nammakam Nuvve Jagan'' (Jagan is our belief) and ''Jagananne Maa Bhavishyattu'' (Jagan is our future) to reach the public for the upcoming election.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-04-05 |title=Jagan to launch mass contact programmes |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/jagan-to-launch-mass-contact-programmes/articleshow/99254901.cms |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134710/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/jagan-to-launch-mass-contact-programmes/articleshow/99254901.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-02-17 |title=Jagan to release election song at Siddham meeting today |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jagan-to-release-election-song-at-siddham-meeting-today/article67858201.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134715/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jagan-to-release-election-song-at-siddham-meeting-today/article67858201.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The party has finalised and announced candidates for all 175 seats in the upcoming general election through multiple lists.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-03 |title=YSRCP releases sixth list of poll contenders |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/ysrcp-releases-sixth-list-of-poll-contenders-vijayawada/articleshow/107375587.cms |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134711/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/ysrcp-releases-sixth-list-of-poll-contenders-vijayawada/articleshow/107375587.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-13 |title=Jagan drops 10 more MLAs in the third candidate list |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagan-drops-10-more-mlas-in-the-third-candidate-list-101705088457495.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=28 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240128031327/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jagan-drops-10-more-mlas-in-the-third-candidate-list-101705088457495.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== National Democratic Alliance ===
After huge speculation about an alliance between the TDP and [[Jana SenaJanasena Party]] (JSP), JSP chief [[Pawan Kalyan]] officially announced the tie of both parties in the 2024 polls on 14 September 2023 amidst the arrest of N. Chandrababu Naidu to collectively fight against the incumbent YSRCP.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Naidu |first=T. Appala |date=2023-09-14 |title=Pawan Kalyan announces JSP, TDP alliance against YSRCP in 2024 Andhra Pradesh polls |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jana-sena-tdp-to-contest-together-in-2024-state-assembly-elections-k-pawan-kalyan/article67306516.ece |access-date=2023-12-28 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=26 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230926152716/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jana-sena-tdp-to-contest-together-in-2024-state-assembly-elections-k-pawan-kalyan/article67306516.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nichenametla |first=Prasad |date=2023-09-16 |title=Pawan Kalyan's JSP declares alliance with TDP in Andhra. What's keeping BJP from joining them |url=https://theprint.in/politics/pawan-kalyans-jsp-declares-alliance-with-tdp-in-andhra-whats-keeping-bjp-from-joining-them/1765021/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228124445/https://theprint.in/politics/pawan-kalyans-jsp-declares-alliance-with-tdp-in-andhra-whats-keeping-bjp-from-joining-them/1765021/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A joint action committee was setup, comprising representatives from both parties.
The first meeting of the committee was held in [[Rajahmundry]] on 21 October 2023, addressing public issues, the latest political developments and steps for better coordination between the two parties.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-10-21 |title=Jana Sena-TDP first joint acton committee meeting to be held in Rajamahendravaram |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jana-sena-tdp-first-joint-acton-committee-meeting-to-be-held-in-rajamahendravaram/article67443565.ece |access-date=2023-12-28 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228124451/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jana-sena-tdp-first-joint-acton-committee-meeting-to-be-held-in-rajamahendravaram/article67443565.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TDP-JSP Joint Action Committee meeting in Rajahmundry on Oct 23 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/oct/21/tdp-jsp-joint-action-committee-meeting-in-rajahmundry-on-oct-23-2625971.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=The New Indian Express |date=21 October 2023 |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228124508/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/oct/21/tdp-jsp-joint-action-committee-meeting-in-rajahmundry-on-oct-23-2625971.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Both the TDP and JSP chiefs met on multiple occasions to discuss seat sharing, a common manifesto and other political developments in the state.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2023-12-17 |title=TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu meets JSP president Pawan Kalyan in Hyderabad |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-chief-chandrababu-naidu-meets-jsp-president-pawan-kalyan-in-hyderabad/article67648544.ece |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=24 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231224160922/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-chief-chandrababu-naidu-meets-jsp-president-pawan-kalyan-in-hyderabad/article67648544.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2024-02-04 |title=TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan discuss election preparedness |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-chandrababu-naidu-and-pawan-kalyan-discuss-election-preparedness/article67810623.ece |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=5 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205072032/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-chandrababu-naidu-and-pawan-kalyan-discuss-election-preparedness/article67810623.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 20 December 2023, to mark the completion of the [[Nara Lokesh]] ''[[Yuva Galam Padayatra]]'', the TDP and JSP held a joint public meeting called ''Yuva Galam Navasakam'' in Polipalli, [[Vizianagaram district]], accommodating around 6 lakh people with Pawan Kalyan attending the meeting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Syamsundar |first=V. L. |date=2024-02-29 |title=Guntur: Nara Lokesh introduces Pemmasani to voters |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/vijayawada/guntur-nara-lokesh-introduces-pemmasani-to-voters-861687 |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134710/https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/vijayawada/guntur-nara-lokesh-introduces-pemmasani-to-voters-861687 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gilai |first=Harish |date=2023-12-19 |title=All eyes on first joint public meet of Naidu and Pawan in Uttarandhra on December 20 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/all-eyes-on-first-joint-public-meet-of-naidu-and-pawan-in-uttarandhra-on-december-20/article67655287.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134711/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/all-eyes-on-first-joint-public-meet-of-naidu-and-pawan-in-uttarandhra-on-december-20/article67655287.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-12-19 |title=Andhra Pradesh: Naidu, Pawan to blow poll bugle at 'Yuva Galam Navasakam' on December 20 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/andhra-pradesh-naidu-pawan-to-blow-poll-bugle-at-yuva-galam-navasakam-on-december-20/article67653834.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134714/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/andhra-pradesh-naidu-pawan-to-blow-poll-bugle-at-yuva-galam-navasakam-on-december-20/article67653834.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-12-19 |title=Lokesh concludes Yuva Galam yatra, covers 100 Assembly seats in 226 days |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/Dec/19/lokesh-concludes-yuva-galam-yatra-covers-100-assembly-seats-in-226-days-2642896.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134711/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/Dec/19/lokesh-concludes-yuva-galam-yatra-covers-100-assembly-seats-in-226-days-2642896.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Gilai |first=Harish |date=2023-12-20 |title=Lakhs of TDP and JSP supporters throng 'Yuva Galam Navasakam' venue at Polipalli |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/lakhs-of-tdp-and-jsp-supporters-throng-yuva-galam-navasakam-venue-at-polipalli/article67659705.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134710/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/lakhs-of-tdp-and-jsp-supporters-throng-yuva-galam-navasakam-venue-at-polipalli/article67659705.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
The initial joint list of the TDP-JSP alliance, comprising a total of 118 seats, was formally released by both party chiefs on 24 February 2024. Of these, 24 seats were allotted to the JSP, with 5 candidates named and 94 seats to the TDP.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-02-25 |title=TDP-JSP announces first list of 99 candidates for Andhra Pradesh polls |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tdpjsp-announces-first-list-of-99-candidates-for-andhra-pradesh-polls-101708801500425.html |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134710/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/tdpjsp-announces-first-list-of-99-candidates-for-andhra-pradesh-polls-101708801500425.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2024-02-24 |title=A.P. Assembly elections: TDP-JSP alliance releases first list of candidates |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ap-assembly-elections-tdp-jsp-alliance-releases-first-list-of-candidates/article67881974.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=24 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240224150523/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ap-assembly-elections-tdp-jsp-alliance-releases-first-list-of-candidates/article67881974.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> On 28 February 2024, both parties held a joint public meeting called ''Jenda'' in [[Tadepalligudem]], [[West Godavari district]], describing it as a historic necessity to defeat the incumbent YSRCP. They emphasized the importance of saving democracy and promoting the development of Andhra Pradesh, urging party cadres to understand the ground reality.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=G. V. R. Subba |date=2024-02-28 |title=TDP-JSP combine calls for defeating YSRCP in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/assembly-elections-tdp-jsp-combine-calls-for-defeating-ysrcp-in-andhra-pradesh/article67897010.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134710/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/assembly-elections-tdp-jsp-combine-calls-for-defeating-ysrcp-in-andhra-pradesh/article67897010.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=G. V. R. Subba |date=2024-02-28 |title=Pawan justifies JSP's seat-sharing with TDP |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/pawan-justifies-jsps-seat-sharing-with-tdp/article67897152.ece |access-date=2024-02-29 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=29 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240229134711/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/pawan-justifies-jsps-seat-sharing-with-tdp/article67897152.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 9 March 2024, the [[List of presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party|president of the Bharatiya Janata Party]], [[J. P. Nadda]] issued a joint official statement on behalf of the BJP, TDP and JSP. The statement announced the admission of the TDP to the NDA and finalised the alliance of the BJP, TDP and JSP for the upcoming legislative assembly and Lok Sabha polls in Andhra Pradesh.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hebbar |first=Nistula |date=2024-03-09 |title=BJP, TDP, Jana Sena join hands to fight Lok Sabha, Andhra Pradesh Assembly polls |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-tdp-jana-sena-join-hands-to-fight-lok-sabha-andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls/article67932549.ece |access-date=2024-03-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=10 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310120355/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-tdp-jana-sena-join-hands-to-fight-lok-sabha-andhra-pradesh-assembly-polls/article67932549.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-09 |title='Win-win situation for Andhra': TDP, BJP, JanaSena finalise seat-sharing deal for Lok Sabha, Assembly polls |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tdp-bjp-janasena-party-tie-up-for-lok-sabha-assembly-polls-9204938/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309170559/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/tdp-bjp-janasena-party-tie-up-for-lok-sabha-assembly-polls-9204938/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
The alliance members have agreed to contest all 175 seats with TDP in 144, JSP in 21 and BJP in 10. The alliance has finalised the candidates through multiple lists.
==== Telugu Desam Party ====
The TDP organised various public outreach programs such as ''Badude Badudu'', ''Isuka Satyagraha Deekshalu'' and ''Jaiho BC''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2023-12-30 |title=TDP to launch 'Jayaho BC' programme from January 4 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/Dec/30/tdp-to-launch-jayaho-bc-programme-from-january-4-2646231.html |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-08-28 |title=TDP leaders stage protest against 'illegal' sand mining in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-leaders-stage-protest-against-illegal-sand-mining-in-andhra-pradesh/article67245414.ece |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=23 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223222648/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-leaders-stage-protest-against-illegal-sand-mining-in-andhra-pradesh/article67245414.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> to engage with the public and campaign against the YSRCP.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=A. D. |date=2022-05-16 |title=Andhra Pradesh: Naidu's 'Badude Badudu' likely to set the goalpost for Kadapa TDP |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-naidus-badude-badudu-likely-to-set-the-goalpost-for-kadapa-tdp/article65419988.ece |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=4 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704095236/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-naidus-badude-badudu-likely-to-set-the-goalpost-for-kadapa-tdp/article65419988.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Correspondent |first=D. C. |date=2022-12-08 |title=TDP-'s Badude Badudu protest stirs in Guntur, Bapatla |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/071222/badude-badudu-stirs-in-guntur-bapatla.html |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224151811/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/071222/badude-badudu-stirs-in-guntur-bapatla.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-05 |title=TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu launches 'Jai Ho BC' campaign to empower Backward Classes |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tdp-chief-n-chandrababu-naidu-launches-jai-ho-bc-campaign-to-empower-backward-classes/articleshow/106556732.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=9 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240309225405/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/tdp-chief-n-chandrababu-naidu-launches-jai-ho-bc-campaign-to-empower-backward-classes/articleshow/106556732.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref> The TDP general secretary Nara Lokesh also launched the ''Yuva Galam Padayatra'', a walkathon to reach the public.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-12-29 |title=Nara Lokesh to start 'Yuva Galam' padayatra on January 27 in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/lokesh-to-start-yuva-galam-padayatra-on-january-27/articleshow/96584152.cms |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416113513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/lokesh-to-start-yuva-galam-padayatra-on-january-27/articleshow/96584152.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
====Jana SenaJanasena Party ====
Earlier to the official formation of the alliance with the TDP, the JSP chief, Pawan Kalyan launched a ''[[Varahi Yatra]]'' on 14 June 2023 from [[Annavaram]] with a specially designed vehicle named as ''Varahi'' to campaign against the YSRCP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=ABP News |title=JSP Chief Pawan Kalyan Gears Up With 'Varahi' For Bus Yatra Ahead Of 2024 AP Assembly Polls |url=https://news.abplive.com/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-jsp-chief-pawan-kalyan-gears-up-with-varahi-for-bus-yatra-ahead-of-2024-assembly-polls-1568445 |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=[[ABP Live]] |date=8 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120091009/https://news.abplive.com/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-jsp-chief-pawan-kalyan-gears-up-with-varahi-for-bus-yatra-ahead-of-2024-assembly-polls-1568445 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite webnews |last=srinivas |first=vadrevu |date=2023-06-30 |title=Jana Sena Keeps High Hopes On Varahi Yatra Meeting In Bhimavaram |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/300623/jana-sena-keeps-high-hopes-on-varahi-yatra-meeting-in-bhimavaram.html |access-date=2024-01-20 |websitework=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=20 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240120091009/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/politics/300623/jana-sena-keeps-high-hopes-on-varahi-yatra-meeting-in-bhimavaram.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The campaign was conducted in multiple phases to reach the public widely.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Raghavendra |first=V. |date=2023-09-29 |title=JSP chief Pawan Kalyan's Varahi Yatra to start from October 1 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/stage-set-for-jsp-chief-pawan-kalyans-varahi-yatra-from-october-1/article67362422.ece |access-date=2024-02-09 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=23 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240223222648/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/stage-set-for-jsp-chief-pawan-kalyans-varahi-yatra-from-october-1/article67362422.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Indian National Congress ===
The [[Indian National Congress]] (INC) launched its campaign ''Intinti Congress'' via a statewide door-to-door campaign on 20 January 2024.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-12-17 |title=South victory, YSRCP 'anti-incumbency' give wings to Congress's Andhra hopes after 10 years |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/south-victory-ysrcp-anti-incumbency-give-wings-to-congs-andhra-hopes-after-10-years-9071445/ |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217070352/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/south-victory-ysrcp-anti-incumbency-give-wings-to-congs-andhra-hopes-after-10-years-9071445/ |archive-date=17 December 2023 |access-date=2023-12-19 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The recent successes of the INC in the bordering states of [[Karnataka]] and [[Telangana]] have enthused the party cadre ahead of the state elections.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhattacharjee |first=Sumit |date=2023-12-18 |title=A glimmer of hope for Andhra Congress |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-andhra-congress/article67651878.ece |url-status=live |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-12-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231218192019/https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-andhra-congress/article67651878.ece |archive-date=18 December 2023 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister]] Jagan Reddy's sister [[Y. S. Sharmila]], joined the INC on 4 January 2024 and is currently leading its campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |title=YS Sharmila, Jagan Mohan Reddy's sister, likely to join Congress on January 4 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ys-sharmila-sister-of-andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-jagan-reddy-to-join-congress-on-january-4-in-delhi-2483048-2024-01-02 |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=India Today |date=2 January 2024 |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102181753/https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ys-sharmila-sister-of-andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-jagan-reddy-to-join-congress-on-january-4-in-delhi-2483048-2024-01-02 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-02 |title=Jagan's sister Sharmila set to join Congress amid new battle lines drawn for AP polls |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jagans-sister-sharmila-congress-new-battle-lines-drawn-ap-polls-9092118/ |access-date=2024-01-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102181753/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/jagans-sister-sharmila-congress-new-battle-lines-drawn-ap-polls-9092118/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 22 February 2024, [[Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee|APCC]] president Y. S. Sharmila and other 40 Congress workers were temporarily detained for protesting against the DSC notification for teacher recruitment. Sharmila herself had reportedly spent the previous night in the party office to avoid house arrest.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-22 |title='Chalo Secretariat' protest: YS Sharmila, 40 Congress workers detained |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/chalo-secretariat-protest-ys-sharmila-and-40-congress-workers-detained/articleshow/107909562.cms |access-date=2024-02-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=22 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240222152436/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/chalo-secretariat-protest-ys-sharmila-and-40-congress-workers-detained/articleshow/107909562.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
On 26 February 2024, at [[Anantapur]], Sharmila and Congress president [[Mallikarjun Kharge]] announced a guarantee of ₹5,000 per month to every poor family if the party comes to power. At the meeting, Kharge criticised prime minister [[Narendra Modi]] for not according Special Category Status (SCS) to Andhra Pradesh. He also said that the TDP, JSP and the YSRCP were all stooges of the BJP.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Umashanker |first=K. |date=2024-02-26 |title=Congress announces 'Indiramma Abhayam' guarantee for the poor in Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/congress-announces-indiramma-abhayam-guarantee-for-the-poor-in-andhra-pradesh/article67888672.ece |access-date=2024-03-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=5 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240305233609/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/congress-announces-indiramma-abhayam-guarantee-for-the-poor-in-andhra-pradesh/article67888672.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> On 1 March, Congress general secretary [[Sachin Pilot]] said at a public meeting in [[Tirupati]] that the Congress would accord 10-year SCS to Andhra Pradesh immediately if it came to power at the centre.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=A. D. |date=2024-03-01 |title=SCS will be accorded to Andhra Pradesh after Congress comes to power at Centre: Sachin Pilot |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scs-will-be-accorded-to-andhra-pradesh-after-congress-comes-to-power-at-centre-sachin-pilot/article67904390.ece |access-date=2024-03-05 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=4 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240304113004/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/scs-will-be-accorded-to-andhra-pradesh-after-congress-comes-to-power-at-centre-sachin-pilot/article67904390.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Manifestos ==
=== YSR Congress Party ===
On 21 April 2024, the party's chief and the chief minister, Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, unveiled the party's manifesto at his camp office in [[Tadepalle, Krishna district|Tadepalle]], promising to continue existing welfare schemes for the next five years if voted to power.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-04-27 |title=YSRCP manifesto promises to hike old age pension, Amma Vadi, continue all existing welfare schemes |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ysrcp-manifesto-promises-to-hike-old-age-pension-amma-vadi-continue-all-existing-welfare-schemes/article68114667.ece |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=30 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430105338/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ysrcp-manifesto-promises-to-hike-old-age-pension-amma-vadi-continue-all-existing-welfare-schemes/article68114667.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== National Democratic Alliance ===
On 30 April 2024, both N. Chandrababu Naidu, the chief of Telugu Desam Party and Pawan Kalyan, the chief of Jana Sena Party, unveiled a joint manifesto at [[Undavalli]], promising to create employment opportunities and implementation of other welfare schemes.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sharma |first=Sheenu |date=2024-05-01 |title=Andhra Pradesh: TDP, BJP, JSP alliance releases election manifesto, promises 20 lakh jobs and skill census |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-2024-tdp-bjp-jsp-alliance-manifesto-20-lakh-jobs-skill-census-n-chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-lok-sabha-polls-2024-05-01-928872 |access-date=2024-05-01 |newspaper=[[India TV]] |language=en |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501045314/https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-2024-tdp-bjp-jsp-alliance-manifesto-20-lakh-jobs-skill-census-n-chandrababu-naidu-pawan-kalyan-lok-sabha-polls-2024-05-01-928872 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-01 |title=₹1,500 aid for women, 2 million jobs key promises |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/1500-aid-for-women-2-million-jobs-key-promises-101714505381730.html |access-date=2024-05-01 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501045314/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/1500-aid-for-women-2-million-jobs-key-promises-101714505381730.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The BJP, another alliance partner endorsed the TDP-JSP joint manifesto without adding any further assurances as it had already released its own manifesto previously titled "[[Bharatiya Janata Party campaign for the 2024 Indian general election|Modi Ki Guarantee]]".<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Sambasiva Rao |date=2024-04-30 |title=Unemployment dole, free bus rides, skill census figure on TDP-JSP joint manifesto for Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/unemployment-dole-free-bus-rides-skill-census-figure-on-tdp-jsp-joint-manifesto-for-andhra-pradesh/article68125672.ece |access-date=2024-05-01 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=1 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240501045314/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/unemployment-dole-free-bus-rides-skill-census-figure-on-tdp-jsp-joint-manifesto-for-andhra-pradesh/article68125672.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Indian National Congress ===
The Indian National Congress had released their manifesto titled "[[Indian National Congress campaign for the 2024 Indian general election|Nyay Patra]]" previously for the general election in theMarch month of March2024.
== Incidents ==
=== Electoral malpractices ===
[[Telugu Desam Party]] (TDP) chief [[N. Chandrababu Naidu]] accused the ruling [[YSR Congress Party]] (YSRCP) of subverting electoral practices. Subsequently, on 28 August 2023, he lodged a complaint with the [[Election Commission of India]] to ensure all the eligible voters are included and fake voters are removed. He also demanded an enquiry into the transfer of the electoral data to the private agencies and prevent the appointment of grama volunteers instead of teachers for the election duty.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |date=2023-08-28 |title=TDP asks EC to ensure fake voters are weeded out of Andhra electoral rolls |url=https://theprint.in/india/tdp-asks-ec-to-ensure-fake-voters-are-weeded-out-of-andhra-electoral-rolls/1735101/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228122433/https://theprint.in/india/tdp-asks-ec-to-ensure-fake-voters-are-weeded-out-of-andhra-electoral-rolls/1735101/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2023-08-22 |title=Chandrababu Naidu to lodge complaint on bogus voters in Andhra Pradesh with Election Commission of India |language=en-IN |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/chandrababu-naidu-to-lodge-complaint-on-bogus-voters-in-andhra-pradesh-with-election-commission-of-india/article67223174.ece |access-date=2023-12-28 |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228122433/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/chandrababu-naidu-to-lodge-complaint-on-bogus-voters-in-andhra-pradesh-with-election-commission-of-india/article67223174.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> He also submitted a documentary evidence of the deletion of 40,000 votes in [[Visakhapatnam East Assembly constituency|Visakhapatnam East]], 23,000 votes in [[Vijayawada Central Assembly constituency|Vijayawada Central]] and also at [[Parchur Assembly constituency|Parchur]], [[Tadikonda Assembly constituency|Tadikonda]] and [[Uravakonda Assembly constituency|Uravakonda]] constituencies.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-08-29 |title=TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu lodges complaint with ECI over mass deletion of votes in Andhra Pradesh |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/naidu-lodges-complaint-with-eci-over-mass-deletion-of-votes-in-state/articleshow/103153287.cms |access-date=2023-12-28 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228122430/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/vijayawada/naidu-lodges-complaint-with-eci-over-mass-deletion-of-votes-in-state/articleshow/103153287.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=TDP supremo likely to lodge complaint with ECI over bogus voters |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/aug/23/tdp-supremo-likelyto-lodge-complaint-with-eci-over-bogus-voters-2607933.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=The New Indian Express |date=23 August 2023 |archive-date=28 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231228122431/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2023/aug/23/tdp-supremo-likelyto-lodge-complaint-with-eci-over-bogus-voters-2607933.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== Stone pelting ===
On 13 April 2024, a stone was thrown at Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy by an unidentified person while he was campaigning on top of a bus in Vijayawada.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jagan Reddy Injured In Stone-Throwing While Campaigning In Andhra Pradesh |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jagan-reddy-injured-in-stone-throwing-while-campaigning-in-andhra-pradesh-5435318 |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506013414/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/jagan-reddy-injured-in-stone-throwing-while-campaigning-in-andhra-pradesh-5435318 |url-status=live }}</ref> The stone narrowly hit the left temple of his eye, avoiding any major injuries and causing a minor cut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-18 |title=Police pick up 26-year-old for hurling stone that injured Andhra CM Jagan Reddy |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-cm-jagan-reddy-injured-stone-hurling-police-9277583/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510025822/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/andhra-cm-jagan-reddy-injured-stone-hurling-police-9277583/ |url-status=live }}</ref> While the YSRCP alleged that it was a pre-planned conspiracy to attack their leader,<ref>{{Cite news |title=Stone hurled at Jagan Mohan Reddy ignites war of words among Andhra Pradesh parties |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/stone-hurled-at-jagan-mohan-reddy-ignites-war-of-words-among-andhra-pradesh-parties/amp_articleshow/109288484.cms |access-date=2024-05-12 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510025823/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/stone-hurled-at-jagan-mohan-reddy-ignites-war-of-words-among-andhra-pradesh-parties/amp_articleshow/109288484.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> the opposition leader, N. Chandrababu Naidu condemned the act and requested an impartial inquiry by the Election Commission into the incident. Furthermore, the TDP questioned the circumstances and timing of the incident, alleging that it was staged and similar to the knife attack on Jagan weeks before the 2019 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, aimed at garnering sympathy for winning the election.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PTI |title=Stone pelting attack on Jagan being investigated as attempted murder; YSRCP & TDP exchange blows |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/stone-pelting-attack-on-jagan-being-investigated-as-attempted-murder-ysrcp-tdp-exchange-blows-2977968 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510025824/https://www.deccanherald.com/india/andhra-pradesh/stone-pelting-attack-on-jagan-being-investigated-as-attempted-murder-ysrcp-tdp-exchange-blows-2977968 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Potnuru |first=Vasu |date=2024-04-17 |title=Stone pelting incident is another version of Kodi Kathi 2.0 |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/visakhapatnam/stone-pelting-incident-is-another-version-of-kodi-kathi-20-873005 |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512015244/https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/visakhapatnam/stone-pelting-incident-is-another-version-of-kodi-kathi-20-873005 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Stone hurled at Jagan Mohan Reddy ignites war of words among Andhra Pradesh parties - The Economic Times |url=https://m.economictimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/stone-hurled-at-jagan-mohan-reddy-ignites-war-of-words-among-andhra-pradesh-parties/amp_articleshow/109288595.cms |access-date=2024-05-06 |website=m.economictimes.com |archive-date=6 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240506014924/https://m.economictimes.com/news/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/stone-hurled-at-jagan-mohan-reddy-ignites-war-of-words-among-andhra-pradesh-parties/amp_articleshow/109288595.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite webnews |last=Correspondent |first=D. C. |date=2024-04-15 |title=MLC B.T. Naidu Calls Stone-pelting Kodi Kathi 2.0 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/mlc-bt-naidu-calls-stone-pelting-kodi-kathi-20-889608 |access-date=2024-05-12 |websitework=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240512015243/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/mlc-bt-naidu-calls-stone-pelting-kodi-kathi-20-889608 |url-status=live }}</ref> Power was switched off during the incident by authorities to prevent Jagan and others standing on top of the vehicle from coming into contact with live wires and overhanging cables.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-15 |title=Jagan hits the road again after stone pelting incident; little headway in police probe so far |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/jagan-mohan-reddy-vijayawada-stone-pelting-campaign-yatra-restart-9270767/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510025824/https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/jagan-mohan-reddy-vijayawada-stone-pelting-campaign-yatra-restart-9270767/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Various politicians, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=Andhra CM Jagan Reddy Suffers Injuries After Stones Hurled At His Bus In Vijayawada, PM Modi Wishes Him Speedy Recovery |url=https://www.news18.com/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-injured-bus-stone-pelting-vijayawada-rally-ysrcp-tdp-8850465.html |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=10 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510025822/https://www.news18.com/politics/andhra-pradesh-cm-jagan-mohan-reddy-injured-bus-stone-pelting-vijayawada-rally-ysrcp-tdp-8850465.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Election day==
The election concluded with a high voter turnout of 81.86%. [[Darsi Assembly constituency|Darsi]] recorded the highest turnout at 90.91%, while [[Tirupati Assembly constituency|Tirupati]] had the lowest at 63.32%.<ref>{{Cite news |last=M |first=Sambasiva Rao |date=2024-05-15 |title=AP Polling Percentage: Andhra Pradesh registers a polling percentage of 81.86, the highest so far in the country, says Chief Electoral Officer |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/andhra-pradesh-registers-a-polling-percentage-of-8186-the-highest-so-far-in-the-country-says-chief-electoral-officer/article68178365.ece |access-date=2024-06-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=4 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604040014/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/andhra-pradesh-registers-a-polling-percentage-of-8186-the-highest-so-far-in-the-country-says-chief-electoral-officer/article68178365.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Post-election violence erupted between members of the ruling YSRCP and the main opposition TDP in few districts, particularly in [[Palnadu district|Palnadu]], [[Anantapur district|Anantapur]] and [[Tirupati district|Tirupati]]. The clashes involved stick fights, stone-throwing, involving the use of petrol bombs along with crude weapons such as sickles, axes and hammers. This led to injuries, burning of vehicles and damage to party offices and houses. The violence caused widespread fear and forced businesses to close.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nichenametla |first=Prasad |date=2024-05-19 |title=As post-poll violence flares up in Andhra Pradesh, EC acts — sweeping suspensions, SIT probe |url=https://theprint.in/politics/as-post-poll-violence-flares-up-in-andhra-pradesh-ec-acts-sweeping-suspensions-sit-probe/2091649/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135143/https://theprint.in/politics/as-post-poll-violence-flares-up-in-andhra-pradesh-ec-acts-sweeping-suspensions-sit-probe/2091649/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In response, the Election Commission of India has deployed Special Investigation Teams to the affected regions for further investigation and has suspended 12 Subordinate Police officers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudhir |first=S. N. V. |title=SIT appointed to probe poll violence in Andhra submits 150-page confidential report, finds several lapses |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/india/sit-appointed-to-probe-poll-violence-in-andhra-submits-150-page-confidential-report-finds-several-lapses-3031125 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135143/https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/india/sit-appointed-to-probe-poll-violence-in-andhra-submits-150-page-confidential-report-finds-several-lapses-3031125 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-05-17 |title=Election Commission of India cracks whip on poll violence in Andhra |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/May/17/election-commission-of-india-cracks-whip-on-poll-violence-in-andhra |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135144/https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2024/May/17/election-commission-of-india-cracks-whip-on-poll-violence-in-andhra |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-16 |title=Post-poll violence: EC tells MHA to retain central forces in Andhra after counting |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/transfer-suspension-report-in-2-days-ec-takes-action-on-andhra-post-poll-violence/articleshow/110182085.cms |access-date=2024-06-15 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135143/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/transfer-suspension-report-in-2-days-ec-takes-action-on-andhra-post-poll-violence/articleshow/110182085.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
YSRCP MLA, [[Annabathuni Siva Kumar]] hit a voter standing in a queue after the voter objected to the MLA for jumping the queue. The voter retaliated by hitting him back, after which the MLA's supporters also attacked the voter.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.ndtv.com/videos/video-mla-from-jagan-reddy-s-party-slaps-voter-in-polling-queue-he-hits-back-784024 |title=Video {{!}} Video: MLA From Jagan Reddy's Party Slaps Voter In Polling Queue, He Hits Back |language=en |access-date=2024-06-15 |via=www.ndtv.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-13 |title=YSRCP MLA Shivakumar Slaps Voter At Andhra Polling Booth, He Hits Back {{!}} Video |url=https://www.news18.com/elections/ysrcp-mla-shivakumar-slaps-voter-guntur-polling-booth-he-hits-back-andhra-pradesh-lok-sabha-polls-8888426.html |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135143/https://www.news18.com/elections/ysrcp-mla-shivakumar-slaps-voter-guntur-polling-booth-he-hits-back-andhra-pradesh-lok-sabha-polls-8888426.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Another YSRCP MLA, [[Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy]], stormed into a polling booth with his supporters and destroyed the EVM and VVPAT machines by hitting them to the ground in [[Macherla Assembly constituency|Macherla]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rajagopal |first=Krishnadas |date=2024-06-03 |title=Conduct of YSRCP MLA in smashing EVM-VVPAT in polling booth a 'mockery of the system', SC says |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/conduct-of-ysrcp-mla-in-smashing-evm-vvpat-in-polling-booth-a-mockery-of-the-system-sc-says/article68246187.ece |access-date=2024-06-15 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=10 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240610041606/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/conduct-of-ysrcp-mla-in-smashing-evm-vvpat-in-polling-booth-a-mockery-of-the-system-sc-says/article68246187.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Mockery of justice system: Supreme Court on HC relief to MLA |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mockery-of-justice-system-supreme-court-on-hc-relief-to-mla-9370365/ |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135143/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/mockery-of-justice-system-supreme-court-on-hc-relief-to-mla-9370365/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="This Is A Joke": Supreme Court Furious Over Protection For Andhra MLA Who Smashed EVM |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/supreme-court-andhra-pradesh-mla-p-ramakrishan-reddy-smashed-evm-bail-this-is-a-joke-top-court-furious-over-bail-for-andhra-mla-who-smashed-evm-5806728 |access-date=2024-06-15 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=15 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240615135144/https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/supreme-court-andhra-pradesh-mla-p-ramakrishan-reddy-smashed-evm-bail-this-is-a-joke-top-court-furious-over-bail-for-andhra-mla-who-smashed-evm-5806728 |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Surveys and polls==
===Exit polls===
The [[Election Commission of India|ECI]] has banned exit poll from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2024-03-30 |title=No exit poll from 7 a.m. on April 19 to 6.30 p.m. on June 1, says Election Commission of India |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/no-exit-poll-from-7-am-of-april-19-to-630-pm-of-june-1-says-election-commission-of-india/article68009633.ece |access-date=2024-05-14 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=14 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240514165925/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/lok-sabha/no-exit-poll-from-7-am-of-april-19-to-630-pm-of-june-1-says-election-commission-of-india/article68009633.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The ban ended after the close of Phase 7 voting at 18:30 IST on 1 June 2024.
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== Results ==
The results of the election were announced on 4 June 2024. The NDA, popularly known as Kutami, achieved a sweeping victory securing a total of 164 seats. The TDP won 135 out of the 144 seats it contested, JSP secured all 21 seats it contested and the BJP won 8 out of its 10 contested seats.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2024-06-04 |title=AP election results 2024 highlights: Chandrababu Naidu celebrates after TDP registers sweeping victory in Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections |url=https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-results-2024-live/article68246162.ece |access-date=2024-06-17 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=2024-06-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620100926/https://www.thehindu.com/elections/andhra-pradesh-assembly/andhra-pradesh-assembly-election-results-2024-live/article68246162.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite webnews |title=Andhra Pradesh Election Results 2024: AP Assembly Election 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/results |access-date=2024-06-17 |websitework=[[The Times of India]] |language=en |archive-date=13 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230813062205/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/assembly-elections/andhra-pradesh/results |url-status=live }}</ref> The incumbent YSRCP faced severe anti-incumbency and managed to win only 11 out of the 175 seats it contested.<ref>{{Cite web |title=People s disillusionment led to YSRCP s Embarrassing Defeat |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994716678/Peoples-disillusionment-led-to-YSRCPs-Embarrassing-Defeat |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=indiaherald.com |language=en |archive-date=16 September 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240916071417/https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994716678/Peoples-disillusionment-led-to-YSRCPs-Embarrassing-Defeat |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-05 |title=Why Andhra Pradesh voters turned against Jagan Mohan Reddy and YSRCP |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/andhra-pradesh-voters-turned-against-jagan-mohan-reddy-ysrcp-9374011/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240612133854/https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/andhra-pradesh-voters-turned-against-jagan-mohan-reddy-ysrcp-9374011/ |url-status=live }}</ref> This result marked the worst defeat in [[Elections in Andhra Pradesh|Andhra Pradesh's electoral history]], with the YSRCP unable to even secure the position of the [[List of leaders of the opposition in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly|opposition]] in the state.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jun 06 |first=PTILast Updated |date=2024-06-06 |title=Jagan Mohan Reddy must rebuild party, lie low with strategic silence: Analyst |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/andhra-pradesh/jagan-mohan-reddy-must-rebuild-party-lie-low-with-strategic-silence-analyst/articleshow/110752679.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-17 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389 |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084243/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/andhra-pradesh/jagan-mohan-reddy-must-rebuild-party-lie-low-with-strategic-silence-analyst/articleshow/110752679.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudhir |first=S. N. V. |title=Lok Sabha Elections 2024 {{!}} Naidu routs Jagan in mega comeback |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-naidu-routs-jagan-in-mega-comeback-3053746 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084243/https://www.deccanherald.com/elections/india/lok-sabha-elections-2024-naidu-routs-jagan-in-mega-comeback-3053746 |url-status=live }}</ref> The NDA alliance swept all districts except for the [[Alluri Sitharama Raju district|Alluri Sitharama Raju]], causing the YSRCP to lose many of its previously considered strongholds.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Naidu |first=T. Appala |date=2024-06-04 |title=Five Ministers in Jagan's Cabinet face defeat in Godavari region |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/five-ministers-in-jagans-cabinet-face-defeat-in-godavari-region/article68251765.ece |access-date=2024-06-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084243/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/five-ministers-in-jagans-cabinet-face-defeat-in-godavari-region/article68251765.ece |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-16 |title=With power to YSRCP ceiling fan switched off, hot days beckon Jagan |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion/story/with-power-to-ysrcp-ceiling-fan-switched-off-hot-days-beckon-jagan-2553868-2024-06-16 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=India Today |language=en |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084243/https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion/story/with-power-to-ysrcp-ceiling-fan-switched-off-hot-days-beckon-jagan-2553868-2024-06-16 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Naidu's TDP leads NDA's decimation of YSRCP in Andhra, reduces Jagan to 11 Assembly and 4 LS seats |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/chandrababu-naidu-tdp-nda-andhra-pradesh-jagan-lok-sabha-assembly-seats-9372129/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084244/https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/chandrababu-naidu-tdp-nda-andhra-pradesh-jagan-lok-sabha-assembly-seats-9372129/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Minhaz |first=Ayesha |date=2024-06-11 |title=TDP-JSP-BJP juggernaut heralds a major shift in Andhra Pradesh's politics |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/election-2024/andhra-pradesh-lok-sabha-election-chandrababu-naidy-jagan-mohan-reddy-anti-incumbency/article68266643.ece |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Frontline |language=en |archive-date=9 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809110052/https://frontline.thehindu.com/election-2024/andhra-pradesh-lok-sabha-election-chandrababu-naidy-jagan-mohan-reddy-anti-incumbency/article68266643.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> The INDIA alliance failed to win any seats in this election.
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Line 3,167 ⟶ 3,164:
|[[Polavaram Assembly constituency|Polavaram]] (ST)
|[[Chirri Balaraju]]
|{{Party name with color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}}
|101,453
|46.33
Line 3,174 ⟶ 3,171:
|93,518
|42.70
|style="background:{{party color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}};Color:White;"|7,935
|-
!68
Line 3,287 ⟶ 3,284:
|67,026
|35.95
|style="background:{{party color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}};Color:White;"|46,434
|-
!77
Line 3,465 ⟶ 3,462:
|[[Tenali Assembly constituency|Tenali]]
|[[Nadendla Manohar]]
|{{Party name with color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}}
|123,961
|60.18
Line 3,472 ⟶ 3,469:
|75,849
|36.82
|style="background:{{party color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}};Color:White;"|48,112
|-
|[[Bapatla district|Bapatla]]
Line 3,912 ⟶ 3,909:
|[[Kodur Assembly constituency|Kodur]] (SC)
|[[Arava Sreedhar]]
|{{Party name with color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}}
|78,594
|51.10
Line 3,919 ⟶ 3,916:
|67,493
|43.88
|style="background:{{party color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}};Color:White;"|11,101
|-
!128
Line 4,402 ⟶ 4,399:
|[[Tirupati Assembly constituency|Tirupati]]
|[[Arani Srinivasulu]]
|{{Party name with color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}}
|124,107
|64.06
Line 4,409 ⟶ 4,406:
|62,151
|32.08
|style="background:{{party color|Jana SenaJanasena Party}};Color:White;"|61,956
|-
!168
Line 4,510 ⟶ 4,507:
==Aftermath==
With N. Chandrababu Naidu, National President of TDP being unanimously elected as NDA leader in the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] backed by the MLA's of the NDA alliance in the state,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chandrababu Naidu Elected NDA's CM Candidate For Andhra Pradesh, Swearing-in Tomorrow |url=https://english.jagran.com/india/chandrababu-naidu-elected-nda-cm-candidate-for-andhra-pradesh-swearing-in-12-june-gannavaram-pm-modi-pawan-kalyan-jana-sena-news-10166347 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=English Jagran |date=11 June 2024 |language=en |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084243/https://english.jagran.com/india/chandrababu-naidu-elected-nda-cm-candidate-for-andhra-pradesh-swearing-in-12-june-gannavaram-pm-modi-pawan-kalyan-jana-sena-news-10166347 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rao |first=G. V. R. Subba |date=2024-06-11 |title=TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu unanimously elected by the NDA as Andhra Pradesh's Leader of the House |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nda-unanimously-elects-chandrababu-naidu-leader-of-the-house-chief-minister/article68276248.ece |access-date=2024-06-17 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617031827/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nda-unanimously-elects-chandrababu-naidu-leader-of-the-house-chief-minister/article68276248.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> the NDA formed the government with N. Chandrababu Naidu being sworn in as the [[List of chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]] for the fourth time and Pawan Kalyan as the [[List of deputy chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh|Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh]]. The swearing-in ceremony for [[Fourth N. Chandrababu Naidu ministry|Naidu's fourth cabinet]] took place on 12 June 2024 at Kesarapalli, on the outskirts of [[Vijayawada]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-12 |title=Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra CM today; PM Modi, Amit Shah, Chiranjeevi to be present |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-chandrababu-naidu-oath-taking-ceremony-telugu-desam-party-tdp-nara-lokesh-pawan-kalyan-jana-sena-narendra-modi-amit-shah-jp-nadda-chiranjeevi-ram-charan-432977-2024-06-12 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Business Today |language=en |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084244/https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-chandrababu-naidu-oath-taking-ceremony-telugu-desam-party-tdp-nara-lokesh-pawan-kalyan-jana-sena-narendra-modi-amit-shah-jp-nadda-chiranjeevi-ram-charan-432977-2024-06-12 |url-status=live }}</ref> Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with other dignitaries from the NDA alliance and union ministers attended the event. Notable cinema actors, including [[Rajinikanth]], [[Chiranjeevi]] and [[Ram Charan]] also graced the occasion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-12 |title=Andhra Pradesh CM Oath Taking: Chandrababu Naidu Hugs PM Modi After Taking Oath As CM; Pawan Kalyan, Nara Lokesh Also Sworn-In |url=https://www.news18.com/politics/chandrababu-naidu-oath-ceremony-live-updates-andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-cbn-swearing-in-ceremony-pawan-kalyan-deputy-cm-pm-modi-tdp-bjp-nda-liveblog-8929796.html |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=17 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240617084243/https://www.news18.com/politics/chandrababu-naidu-oath-ceremony-live-updates-andhra-pradesh-chief-minister-cbn-swearing-in-ceremony-pawan-kalyan-deputy-cm-pm-modi-tdp-bjp-nda-liveblog-8929796.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Notes==