As many as 42 candidates remained in fray for the by-election to Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency after the deadline for withdrawal of nominations today. For the Pulivendula Assembly seat, 25 candidates are in the fight.
By-elections to these two seats will be held on May 8. The Election Commission allotted ceiling fan as the election symbol for YSR Congress party candidates Mr Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy, and his mother Ms Y.S. Vijayalakshmi, who are contesting for Kadapa and Pulivendula seats respectively.
The ruling Congress fielded State Health Minister, Mr D.L. Ravindra Reddy for Kadapa, while TDP fielded Rajya Sabha member Mr M.V. Mysura Reddy.