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.

 

 

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

 

 

Politically dominant Castes & Religion: Kapu, Kamma & Muslims

 

 

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Assembly segments: Guntur East & Guntur West

 

 

Parliament Constituency: Guntur Loksabha

 

 

 

Guntur Municipal Corporation Election Results: 

  

 

 

2010 Municipal corporation Election results:

 

 

Poitical Party	Votes	Percentage	Wards
Total votes:			52
Polled votes:
Congress
TDP
PRP

 

 

  

2005 Municipal Election results: 

  

   

Poitical Party	Votes	Percentage	Wards
Total votes:			52
Polled votes:
Congress	70,675	40%	28
TDP	63,145	35.7%	17
CPI	3,193	1.8%	0
CPM	436	0.25%	0
BJP	4,982	2.8%	0

  

  

  

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