Jana Sena appoints coordinators for local body elections in north Andhra

The Jana Sena Party on Wednesday announced coordinators for local body elections across northern Andhra Pradesh, with senior party member Naga Madhavi taking charge of electoral operations in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts. The appointments reflect the party's determination to expand its footprint at the municipal and village council level, even as it contends with disappointing results from the 2024 Assembly elections.

The move assumes significance given that Jana Sena failed to secure any Assembly seats in Srikakulam district during the recent state polls. By focusing resources on local body contests, the party hopes to establish a stronger ground presence and consolidate support among voters at the grassroots level.

Local body elections in Andhra Pradesh are seen as crucial barometers of party strength and organizational capacity. Jana Sena's strategy of deploying experienced coordinators in northern districts suggests the party views municipal corporations, municipalities, and gram panchayats as key battlegrounds for regaining electoral momentum in the region.

The coordinator appointments also indicate Jana Sena's broader strategy to remain a significant political force in state politics, particularly in North Coastal Andhra, where regional parties have traditionally enjoyed considerable support. The party is expected to announce additional coordinators for other districts as the election schedule becomes clearer.