Vijayawada, Nov. 3 -- Telugu Desam party national working president and Minister for IT Nara Lokesh has said that the municipal election verdict in Andhra Praxesh is a mandate to serve, not to celebrate.

"We accept it with humility as the people's blessing for the good governance of the last two and a half years. Congratulations to all the victorious TDP, JanaSena and BJP candidates, and thank you to our three parties' leaders and workers for their collective effort," Minister Lokesh said on 'X' on Tuesday.

"Now that the municipal elections are over, our only focus is service, for every citizen, beyond party lines. There is no room for arrogance. Keeping the trust people have placed in us is our real responsibility, and we will work harde...