Tirupati Lok Sabha constituency is a prominent parliamentary constituency located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It holds significant political, cultural, and economic importance, primarily due to its association with the famous Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, one of the richest and most visited temples in the world.
Historical Background of Tirupati
The Tirupati constituency has been a notable player in Andhra Pradesh politics since its inception. Over the years, it has witnessed a dynamic political landscape with representation from various major political parties, including the Indian National Congress (INC), Telugu Desam Party (TDP), and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP).
2019 Election Results in Tirupati Lok Sabha
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the YSRCP candidate, Balli Durga Prasad Rao, won the seat with a significant margin, reflecting the party’s growing influence in the region. The election saw a voter turnout of around 80%, indicating high political engagement among the electorate.
Tirupati 2024 Lok Sabha Candidates List
- Varaprasad Rao Bharatiya Janata Party
- Dr. Chinta Mohan Indian National Congress
- Maddila Gurumurthy Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party
Who will win? BJP or YSRCP
Now looking at the previous 2019 Lok Sabha election, YSRCP won the Lok Sabha seat in Tirupati. Tirupati Constituency is very crucial for political parties as the party that wins here comes into power in the state. Looking at the 2024 Lok Sabha elections people came out in huge numbers at polling. Exit polls suggest YSRCP might secure the win but polls suggest an edge and keen contest between BJP and YSRCP. So, as most urban voters voted for YSRCP, BJP gained a backlash from Urban voters. So finally there will be an edge and Maddila Gurumurthy from YSRCP will win the Tirupati Lok Sabha’s seat