Congress releases list of 38 candidates for Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections

The Congress party had announced 114 candidates for the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections earlier this month.

The Congress on Monday released a list of 38 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to take place next month.

In addition to new names, the list also contains a number of seats where the party has changed its candidates.

The party announced the candidature of Lakkaraju Rama Rao from Vishakapatnam North assembly seat. Tumman Kalyan Aszal Ali Khan will participate from Kadapa Assembly. From Guntur West, the Rajachakkonda party has fielded John Babu. Sunkara Padmasree will contest the elections from Vijayawada East.

The Congress party had announced 114 candidates for the Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections earlier this month.

Andhra Pradesh has 175 assembly seats. The state will hold simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections on May 13. Elections have gained momentum in the state with less than a month left for campaigning.

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First print: April 22, 2024 | 8:43 PM IST