2017 Kakinada Municipal Corporation election

The 2017 Kakinada Municipal Corporation election was a significant local government election held in Kakinada, a city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on 26 March 2017. This election was conducted to select the municipal council members and the mayor for the Kakinada Municipal Corporation, a body responsible for the administration and governance of the city. The election witnessed a multi-party contest, primarily featuring candidates from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), and the Indian National Congress (INC). The TDP emerged as the dominant party, securing a majority of the council seats, further consolidating its influence in the region. The electoral process was overseen by the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, ensuring adherence to democratic protocols.