Tadepalli, Nov. 14 -- Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) State Coordinator Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy on Saturday said party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed party supporters to contest every sarpanch and ward seat in the upcoming gram panchayat elections, according to a press release issued by the YSRCP state office.

Addressing parliamentary and Assembly constituency observers via teleconference, Reddy urged party leaders and cadres to ensure a strong contest in every village, regardless of the outcome, the release stated.

According to the party statement, Reddy noted that panchayat elections are important for strengthening the party at the grassroots level and preparing for future elections, even though candidate...