The Communist Party of India (CPI) and the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) are set to work together in the upcoming local body elections in Visakhapatnam, according to a report published by The Hindu on October 16, 2026. The reported understanding comes as political parties prepare for the civic polls and work to finalise their local election strategies.

 

The development adds another dimension to the political activity surrounding the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) elections. Parties are working on candidate selection and local-level coordination as the nomination process progresses.

The specific terms of the CPI–YSRCP arrangement, including seat-sharing details and the wards in which the parties may cooperate, could not be independently verified from the accessible report. Further announcements from the parties are needed to clarify the scope of the understanding.