TDP and YSRCP Relocate Vizag Corporators to Malaysia and Sri Lanka Before No-Confidence Vote
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Synopsis
In a remarkable political maneuver, the TDP and YSRCP have relocated their corporators to Malaysia and Sri Lanka, respectively, ahead of the crucial no-confidence vote against the Visakhapatnam Mayor. This unprecedented strategy aims to consolidate their positions and prevent defections.
Key Takeaways
- Political parties are relocating corporators internationally.
- YSRCP has moved corporators to Sri Lanka.
- TDP has shifted its corporators to Malaysia.
- Both parties are preparing for a no-confidence vote.
- Dissatisfaction within YSRCP could impact outcomes.
Visakhapatnam, April 11 (NationPress) It’s not uncommon for political factions in India to relocate their legislators to resorts and hotels in other states ahead of trust votes to prevent poaching by opponents; however, what is occurring in Andhra Pradesh is truly remarkable.
The Telugu Desam Party (TDP), currently leading the ruling coalition, along with the opposition YSR Congress Party (YSRCP), have moved their corporators internationally.
In anticipation of the no-confidence vote against Visakhapatnam Mayor G. Hari Venkata Kumari on April 19, both parties are taking significant measures to maintain their ranks by relocating their corporators overseas.
The YSRCP is making every effort to thwart the no-confidence motion in the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) council by transferring its corporators to Sri Lanka from their previous location in Karnataka.
Conversely, the TDP has reportedly moved its corporators to Malaysia from Bhogapuram, where they were initially stationed.
The corporators have journeyed to Malaysia in two distinct groups, accompanied by their families.
Political experts note that relocating corporators to foreign nations is an unprecedented move in Indian politics.
The exact number of corporators the YSRCP managed to transfer to Sri Lanka remains unclear, as the TDP-led NDA asserts it has the backing of a majority in the civic body.
Since taking office in June last year, the TDP has been facilitating defections from YSRCP in both urban and rural local bodies. Alongside its allies Jana Sena and BJP, it has successfully gained control of several local entities by introducing no-confidence motions against YSRCP chairpersons.
The TDP aims to replicate this strategy in GVMC, where Mayor Kumari and Deputy Mayors J. Sridhar and K. Satish are affiliated with the YSRCP.
The YSRCP held 59 corporators in the 98-member GVMC, while the TDP had 29. The Jana Sena Party had three, and the BJP had one corporator. Both the CPI and CPI(M) had one corporator each.
However, the TDP has successfully attracted around 20 YSRCP corporators to its side in recent weeks. Similarly, Jana Sena is believed to have bolstered its strength to 11.
A total of 97 corporators (with one ward currently vacant) and 14 ex-officio members (MLAs and MPs) in the GVMC are eligible to vote.
The NDA claims a strength of approximately 73, including 48 TDP corporators, 11 from Jana Sena, and two from the BJP. Additionally, 12 ex-officio members are part of the NDA.
The NDA requires 74 votes to succeed in the no-confidence motion and is attempting to persuade a few corporators from opposing parties. The ruling coalition is also looking to leverage reported dissent within the YSRCP, as some corporators have expressed dissatisfaction with leadership and even missed the Sri Lanka relocation.
NDA corporators have filed a notice for a no-confidence motion against Deputy Mayor J. Sridhar with the Collector.
A total of 57 corporators have endorsed a petition. A meeting to deliberate on the no-confidence motion against the Deputy Mayor is scheduled for April 26.
