TDP's Zero Victory in these places!!

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The telugu desam party (TDP) has had a significant impact on the political landscape of andhra pradesh since its formation by N.T. Rama Rao (NTR) in 1982. Achieving power within nine months of its establishment, the tdp set a rare record in indian politics. Over the years, the party has been successful in many areas but has also data-faced challenges in certain constituencies.
TDP's success and Opposition Role:
- **Elections and Governance**: Since its inception, the tdp has contested nine assembly elections from 1983 to 2019. It has formed the government five times and served as the opposition four times.
- **Initial Victory**: In the 1983 elections, the tdp secured a remarkable 201 seats.
Constituencies with No tdp Wins:
Despite its broad influence, there are several constituencies in andhra pradesh where the tdp has never won:
Kadapa District:
- **Pulivendula**: A stronghold of the YS family, the congress and later the congress PARTY' target='_blank' title='ysr congress-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">ysr congress party (YSRCP) have maintained dominance here since 1978.

Prakasam District:
- **Erragondapalem**: This sc reserved constituency has never seen a tdp victory. It was initially formed in 1955, canceled in 1972, and reconstituted in 2009.

Uttar Andhra:
- **Paderu, Kurupam, Bobbili**: In the last two decades, tdp has not secured a win in these constituencies.
East Godavari District:
- **Prattipadu, Kothapeta, Jaggampet, Rampachodavaram**: tdp has data-faced electoral challenges here consistently.
West Godavari District:
- **Tadepalligudem**: Another constituency where tdp has struggled to win.
Combined krishna District:
- **Palnadu, Tiruvuru, vijayawada West**: tdp has not won in these constituencies for twenty years.


- **Mangalagiri**: Except for the 1983 and 1985 elections, tdp has not secured victories here.
Other Notable Constituencies:
- **Guntur East, Narasaraopet, Macherla, Santhanuthalapadu, Kandukuru, Atmakur, Giddalur, Sarvepalli, Badvel, Kadapa, Kodur, Jammalamadugu, Maidukuru, Allagadda, Nandikotkur, Kurnool, Panyam, Nandyala, Alur, Pileru, Chandragiri, Gangadhara Nellore**: These constituencies have also seen limited or no tdp victories in the past two decades.
- **Rayachoti**: tdp won only in 1999 and 2004.
- **Kadapa**: tdp won four times historically but has not won since 1999.

The TDP's journey in Andhra Pradesh's politics is marked by significant victories and persistent challenges. While it has managed to secure power multiple times and leave a lasting impact, several constituencies remain elusive, showcasing the complex and dynamic nature of the state's political fabric.

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