In a significant political development, Pawan Kalyan's Jana Sena Party has made a notable entry into the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC) with the defection of four key corporators from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP). The four corporators - Ummidishetti Radhika, Mahadev Appaji Rao, Attuluri Adilakshmi, and Maripilla Rajesh - officially joined the Jana Sena Party during a ceremony that was attended by Pawan Kalyan himself. This move comes after a series of defections, as three of the corporators were originally elected on the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) ticket before shifting to the YSRCP.

While this shift is an important step for the Jana Sena Party, it does not affect the YSRCP's majority in the 64-member VMC, where they continue to hold a dominant position. The TDP holds 14 seats, and the CPI (M) has one corporator, but Jana Sena’s recent gains could change the political dynamics in Vijayawada.

The defection reflects the ongoing political realignments in Andhra Pradesh, with many local politicians seeking new alliances in response to shifting power structures in the state. For Jana Sena, this move could pave the way for further expansion in Vijayawada and surrounding areas, and potentially elevate the party’s influence in local governance.

The TDP has not yet issued an official response to the defection, and the impact of these changes on the broader political landscape remains to be seen. However, with the growing presence of Jana Sena in the region, the party may become a more prominent player in the local political scene.