Guntur Corporation

Guntur is one of the most politically active cities in Andhra pradesh even when there are no elections. Muslims are dominant in Guntur East while Kapu and Kammas are dominant in Guntur West. Even though Muslims are dominant group (population wise) in the city, Kamma and Kapu leaders are enjoying Mayor post due to indirect elections.

Muslims are dominant in Guntur East while Kapu and Kammas dominate politics in Guntur West. Praja Rajyam has significant presence in Guntur West.

Guntur city Municipal Corporation profile:

Original name of “City of Spices” is Gardhapuri. Guntur municipality upgraded to municipal corporation in August, 1995.  

Politically dominant Castes & Religion: Kapu, Kamma & Muslims

Famous personalities: Rayapati Sambasiva Rao & Kanna Laxminarayana

Assembly segments: Guntur East & Guntur West

Parliament Constituency: Guntur Loksabha

Guntur city Municipal Corporation Election Results:

2010 Guntur city corporation Election results:

Result:

2005 Guntur city Corporation Election results: 

Result: Congress party corporator, Kanna Naga Raju is elected as the Mayor while Tadisetti Murali Mohan of Congress is elected as Deputy Mayor. Congress party won in 23 wards in Guntur-1 where muslims are dominant in numbers while it won in just 5 wards in Guntur-2.

2000 Guntur city Corporation poll results:

Result: Telugu Desam party candidate Yesuratnam won the Mayor poll in a direct election but Congress party won in more number of wards.

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