"YSRCP's Strategic Candidate Selection for Andhra Pradesh Elections 2024"
TL;DR
The YSR Congress Party announced candidates for all 175 Assembly seats and 24 Lok Sabha constituencies in Andhra Pradesh, dropping a majority of the sitting MPs. YSRCP president and Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy announced the candidates, emphasizing social justice in ticket distribution and retaining some controversial figures. The party has given significant representation to SC/ST/BC/Minority communities and recognized grassroots leaders, with a majority of candidates being graduates and above. Andhra Pradesh will go to polls on May 13.
- YSRCP releases candidates list for all 25 LS seats 175 Assembly constituencies.. Greatandhra
- In YSRCP list, Jagan drops 60% MPs, 25% MLAs to offset anti-incumbency; balances communities The Indian Express
- Andhra Pradesh will vote on May 13 for Lok Sabha election 2024, result on June 4 Hindustan Times
- Jagan says social justice upheld in YSRC candidates' selection Deccan Chronicle
- Andhra Assembly Polls: Stage Set For Contest Between Jagan Reddy And Chandrababu Naidu NDTV
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