Key Highlights:
The GVMC No-Confidence Motion against Mayor G Hari Venkata Kumari has set the stage for a dramatic showdown in Visakhapatnam. Elected on a YSRCP ticket, the mayor now faces a formidable challenge from the NDA alliance, which claims to have secured enough votes to unseat her.
The vote is scheduled for Saturday, and with each camp adopting aggressive strategies to retain or seize power, the political temperature in the city has hit a new high.
Numbers Breakdown: NDA Claims 76 Supporters Ahead of Vote
For the no-confidence motion to pass, the NDA must secure at least 74 votes out of the total 98-member GVMC body, which includes 97 corporators and 14 ex-officio members.
Here’s how the numbers currently stand for the NDA:
- TDP: 48 corporators
- JSP: 11 corporators
- BJP: 2 corporators
- Ex-officio members supporting NDA: 11
- Newly joined ex-officio Behara Bhaskar Rao: 1
This puts the NDA’s current strength at 76, assuming complete attendance and no last-minute defections.
YSRCP’s Strategic Boycott and International Maneuvers
On the defensive, the YSRCP has pulled out all the stops. District president Gudivada Amarnath announced that the party will boycott the council session entirely, issuing a whip to its corporators warning of disciplinary action if they defy orders.
In a surprising move, the YSRCP reportedly flew its corporators to Sri Lanka, aiming to prevent any potential defections. This mirrors the NDA’s earlier move of sending its corporators to Malaysia, showcasing just how high the stakes are in this local power battle.
YSRCP currently claims the support of:
- 34 corporators
- 3 ex-officio members
However, the resignation of Muttamsetti Priyanka, corporator from Ward 6, has raised questions about internal unity. While her resignation has been submitted to party chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, it remains unclear whether she will attend or vote.
Defections and Boycotts Tilt the Scale Further Toward NDA
Three corporators previously with the YSRCP have recently joined JSP, boosting the NDA’s headcount. Additionally, the CPI and CPI(M) corporators have publicly stated they will boycott the meeting, reducing the total number of voting members and further improving NDA’s odds.
Another key development is the support of Behara Bhaskar Rao, a powerful ex-officio member, who has aligned with the NDA, lending more credibility to their majority claim.
What This Means for Visakhapatnam Civic Governance
If the GVMC No-Confidence Motion succeeds, it would mark a turning point in Visakhapatnam’s municipal politics. The ouster of the YSRCP mayor would allow the NDA to consolidate its control over the GVMC, signaling a broader shift in political momentum across Andhra Pradesh.
It could also affect voter sentiment ahead of the 2024 state assembly elections and potentially reshape local governance, urban planning priorities, and civic resource allocation.
What Citizens Should Watch Out For
Residents of Visakhapatnam should stay tuned for:
- Official updates from the GVMC council session on Saturday
- Statements from political parties and leaders post-vote
- Local policy shifts that may follow a change in mayoral leadership
Civic participation, transparency, and public awareness will be crucial in the weeks ahead, regardless of the outcome.
Countdown to a Critical Vote in Visakhapatnam
With the NDA alliance confidently projecting a 76-member majority, all eyes are on whether it can translate those numbers into votes during Saturday’s council session. For the YSRCP, this could be a defining moment—either as a comeback or a collapse.
The GVMC No-Confidence Motion has now evolved into a broader political litmus test for both sides.
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