Bheemili MLA and senior Telugu Desam Party leader Ganta Srinivasa Rao has expressed confidence that the TDP will win the Visakhapatnam Mayor’s post. He said the party is confident of securing the required support within the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation. The statement comes amid political activity surrounding the future leadership of the civic body. Ganta said the TDP-led alliance has sufficient strength among elected representatives to stake its claim. The party has been working to consolidate its position in the Visakhapatnam civic administration. The Mayor’s post is significant as the GVMC oversees major civic services and urban development activities across the city. These include roads, sanitation, water supply, public infrastructure and other municipal services. The political developments are being closely watched by different parties and local representatives. The TDP’s position in the corporation could influence the implementation of the alliance government’s urban development priorities. Ganta also expressed confidence in the party’s prospects in the civic body. The developments come as discussions continue over the composition and leadership of the GVMC. The final outcome will depend on the numbers and support available when the Mayor’s election process takes place. The issue is expected to remain a key political development in Visakhapatnam in the coming days.