2014 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh
2014 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh
The 2014 Indian general election, held from April 7 to May 12, 2014, was a pivotal electoral event that took place across the country, including the state of Andhra Pradesh. This election was marked by the bifurcation of the state, which had resulted in the formation of Telangana as a separate state on June 2, 2014. The political landscape was dominated by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by N. Chandrababu Naidu, who sought to reclaim power in the residual Andhra Pradesh, as it faced numerous developmental challenges post-bifurcation. The election also saw the rise of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), founded by Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. The outcome of this election significantly influenced the region's political dynamics and governance in subsequent years.