The Santhanuthalapadu (SC) Assembly Constituency in Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, is a crucial political battleground. Ahead of the 2024 Assembly Elections, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) appointed Merugu Nagarjuna as the in-charge, replacing former MLA T. J. R. Sudhakar Babu.
Role of an In-Charge
In YSRCP’s organisational structure, an in-charge is responsible for party activities in the constituency—coordinating campaigns, building grassroots support, and acting as the bridge between local voters and state leadership.
2024 Election Outcome
Despite being the official in charge and contesting candidate, Merugu Nagarjuna lost the election to B. N. Vijay Kumar of the TDP. This marked a major shift in Santhanuthalapadu politics, which was earlier won by YSRCP in 2019.
krishna Teja Pedapudi