Andhra to hold ZP elections on reorganised districts basis
Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan says Andhra Pradesh's Zilla Parishad elections will use newly reorganised districts, with no legal barriers to realigning panchayats for stronger local self-rule.
Amaravati, March 5, 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan announced in the Legislative Assembly that upcoming Zilla Parishad elections will proceed based on Andhra Pradesh's reorganized districts, aligning ZPs with current boundaries through Gram Panchayat redistribution.
No legal hurdles exist for this shift, he stated, underscoring the government's drive to empower local bodies for greater self-reliance since taking office in mid-2024.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu hailed families displaced by the Polavaram project as true partners in the state's growth, not victims, as he disbursed ₹226.61 crore in fresh compensation on Ugadi.
Amaravati lorry associations turn down Andhra Pradesh government's offer to halve vehicle fitness fees, pushing instead for a maximum 25% reduction to ease burden on small operators.
Major General Ajay Misra met Andhra Pradesh Governor and top officials in Vijayawada and Amaravati to boost cooperation between the Indian Army and state authorities. Discussions covered defence industry growth, disaster response, security, and ex-servicemen welfare.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu hailed families displaced by the Polavaram project as true partners in the state's growth, not victims, as he disbursed ₹226.61 crore in fresh compensation on Ugadi.
Ongole will soon host a modern Smart Street Vending Market with 100 container-based shops to boost livelihoods for street vendors and women SHGs. MLA Damacharla Janardhana Rao laid the foundation stone, targeting launch in four months.
Amaravati lorry associations turn down Andhra Pradesh government's offer to halve vehicle fitness fees, pushing instead for a maximum 25% reduction to ease burden on small operators.
Major General Ajay Misra met Andhra Pradesh Governor and top officials in Vijayawada and Amaravati to boost cooperation between the Indian Army and state authorities. Discussions covered defence industry growth, disaster response, security, and ex-servicemen welfare.
