The Telugu Desam Party-led coalition government in Andhra Pradesh has begun preparations for local body elections, with Backward Classes (BC) reservations emerging as a key factor that could shape the electoral schedule.
According to officials, MPTC and ZPTC elections are likely to be held in September–October 2025, as the current term ends on September 23 and 24. However, panchayat elections, originally due in March 2025, may be postponed due to Class 10 and Intermediate examinations scheduled in February–March. Polling could take place only after the exams conclude.
Before conducting local body elections, the government must complete BC caste enumeration and determine reservation percentages for each district, mandal, and village. To facilitate this, a dedicated delimitation and enumeration commission—similar to the one in Telangana—will be appointed. This commission will study caste-wise populations, submit a report on BC reservation percentages, and enable the government to finalize quota distribution. The chairman and members of the commission are expected to be appointed next month.
Ahead of the 2024 elections, the TDP-led alliance had promised to raise BC reservations in local bodies to 34%. Currently, Andhra Pradesh provides 24% BC reservation. Legal challenges, as seen recently in Telangana and Maharashtra where enhanced BC quotas were struck down, may prevent immediate implementation of the increased quota. Officials indicate that elections may have to proceed with the existing 24% quota, which could put the Naidu government under pressure.
The BC enumeration process alone may take around three months. Even if the commission submits its report within six months and the government finalizes reservations soon after, local body elections could still be feasible by September–October 2025. Alliance leaders have reiterated their commitment to the 34% quota and may explore internal allocation mechanisms to honor this promise if legal hurdles persist.
Political analysts say the evolving situation could heavily influence BC voters and reshape local political dynamics in the state.
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