TDP, YSRCP fight amid rising civic issues

The Parvathipuram Assembly segment, historically contested between the TDP and Congress, is now witnessing a fierce electoral showdown as the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate Alajangi Jogarao unseated TDP’s Bobbili Chiranjeevulu in 2019, marking a significant turning point in the constituency’s electoral history. With critical issues like road connectivity and pending irrigation projects dominating the discourse, the constituency finds itself at the forefront of political contention.
In the current election cycle, YSRC has placed its bets on Jogarao once again, while TDP has fielded Bonela Vijaya Chandra, a newcomer to electoral politics. However, the decision to sideline former MLA Bobbili Chiranjeevi has sparked internal dissent within the TDP ranks, potentially undermining the party’s unity and electoral prospects.
Parvathipuram, a Scheduled Caste reserved constituency, boasts a diverse demographic makeup, with Backward Classes (BCs) wielding substantial influence over the electoral outcome. Dominant communities such as Koppula Velama, Kapu, and SCs hold sway, alongside Vysyas and other BC communities, making every vote crucial in determining the constituency’s fate. Despite its political significance, Parvathipuram grapples with a host of pressing issues, including drinking water shortages, pending irrigation projects, and the fallout from the closure of the NCS Sugars Limited factory. The shutdown of the sugar factory left thousands of sugarcane farmers reeling, triggering protests and clashes with law enforcement.
While the YSRC government has initiated several projects to address these challenges, bureaucratic hurdles and legal disputes have hindered progress, leaving many promises unfulfilled. Incumbent MLA Jogarao touts his achievements in housing schemes, healthcare infrastructure improvements, and road connectivity projects as evidence of his commitment to the constituency. However, critics accuse him of neglecting critical issues like the relocation of the dumping yard and ensuring a stable drinking water supply.
As tensions simmer and disillusionment with unmet promises grows, the battle for Parvathipuram Assembly segment becomes a litmus test of political will and leadership efficacy. With campaigning in full swing, both TDP and YSRCP leave no stone unturned to sway voters in their favor, cognizant of the pivotal role this fiercely contested constituency plays in shaping the region’s political trajectory.
As voters prepare to cast their ballots, the outcome of the Parvathipuram Assembly segment hangs in the balance, with the electorate keenly observing how candidates address their concerns and deliver on their promises in the days leading up to the elections.