Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council
The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council or Āndhra Pradēś Śāsana Maṇḍali is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the Indian state, Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Upper house of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature |
Term limits | 6 years |
| History | |
| Founded | 1 July 1958 – 31 May 1982; 30 March 2007 – present |
| Preceded by | Andhra State Legislative Council |
| Leadership | |
Chairman | Koyye Moshenu Raju, YSRCP |
Deputy Chairman | Zakia Khanam, YSRCP |
Leader of the House (Chief Minister) | Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, YSRCP |
Leader of the Opposition | Yanamala Rama Krishnudu, TDP |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 58 (50 Elected + 8 Nominated) |
Political groups | Government (46)
Opposition (12)
Vacant (1)
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| Elections | |
| Single transferable vote | |
Last election | 13 March 2023 |
Next election | March 2025 |
| Meeting place | |
| Council Building Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India | |
| Website | |
| www | |
It is situated in the state Legislative capital of Amaravati comprising a total of 58 seats. The Sasana Mandali has been in existence in two spells - from 1958 to 1985, and from 2007 continuing till today.
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