Political tensions over candidate selection have surfaced in Visakhapatnam ahead of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) elections, with former YSRCP corporator Bipin Kumar Jain staging a protest after being denied the party’s B-form.

Jain, a former corporator from Ward 39, reportedly shaved half his head and took out a protest march through his ward on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. His protest was directed at the party’s decision not to issue him the B-form, the authorisation required for a candidate to contest as the party’s official nominee.

 

According to the report, Jain said YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy should be made aware of the denial. Jain alleged that he had been promised a party ticket but was subsequently denied the official authorisation. His statement reflects his account of the selection process; the party’s response to his allegation was not available in the reports reviewed.

 

The incident comes amid intense competition for party nominations ahead of the GVMC elections. Several aspirants sought official tickets, and disagreements over candidate allocation led to protests by some disappointed contenders. Reports indicate that more than 1,600 candidates filed nominations for the corporation’s 120 wards, highlighting the competition surrounding the civic polls.

 

The episode underlines the challenges political parties face in managing ticket distribution as candidates compete for official nominations. The election campaign in Visakhapatnam continues to draw attention as parties finalise their candidates and aspirants respond to selection decisions.

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