Kutami
Indian political alliance in the state of Andhra Pradesh
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The Kutami (Kūṭami; Telugu: కూటమి, lit. 'Alliance') is a political alliance in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, officially established in 2024 as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The coalition comprises the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Janasena Party (JSP), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Although the coalition was formally named "Kūṭami" in 2024, the three parties had previously collaborated during the 2014 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, where the TDP and BJP contested together while the JSP did not participate but extended support.[1]
Kutami | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader | N. Chandrababu Naidu (Chief Minister) |
| Founders | N. Chandrababu Naidu Pawan Kalyan Narendra Modi |
| Founded | 9 March 2024 |
| Ideology | Majority: Telugu nationalism Regionalism Conservatism Secularism Neoliberalism Populism Factions: Hindutva Hindu nationalism |
| Political position | Centre to centre-right |
| National affiliation | National Democratic Alliance |
| Colours | Yellow |
| Rajya Sabha | 4 / 11 |
| Lok Sabha | 21 / 25 |
| Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council | 14 / 58 |
| Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly | 164 / 175 |
The formation of Kūṭami began on 14 September 2023, when the TDP and JSP announced their alliance,[2] with the TDP subsequently re-joining the NDA on 9 March 2024.[3] Earlier, JSP re-joined NDA on 16 January 2020.[4] The name "Kūṭami" gained prominence during this period, signifying the renewed collaboration of these parties. The coalition achieved significant electoral success in 2024, winning 164 out of 175 seats in the 2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election and 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats in the state during the 2024 Indian general election in Andhra Pradesh.
Current alliance members
- Note: MPs in the Rajya Sabha And Lok Sabha only include those from Andhra Pradesh seats
| Party | Symbol | Flag | MLAs in Andhra Pradesh Assembly | MLCs in Andhra Pradesh Council | MPs in Lok Sabha | MPs in Rajya Sabha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Janata Party |  |
 |
8 / 175 |
2 / 58 |
3 / 25 |
2 / 11 | |
| Janasena Party |  |
 |
21 / 175 |
2 / 58 |
2 / 25 |
0 / 11 | |
| Telugu Desam Party |  |
 |
135 / 175 |
10 / 58 |
16 / 25 |
2 / 11 | |
| Total | 164 / 175 |
14 / 58 |
21 / 25 |
4 / 11 | |||
Electoral Performance
2024 Indian general election
| Year | Seats won/ Seats contested |
Change in seats | (%) of votes | Vote swing | Popular vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 / 25 |
 18 |
53.37 | 6.33 |
17,774,004 |
| Party | Popular vote | Seats | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | ||
| Telugu Desam Party | 12,569,179 | 37.79 |  2.40 |
17 | 16 | 13 | |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 3,750,687 | 11.28 | 10.30 |
6 | 3 | 3 | |
| Janasena Party | 1,454,138 | 4.30 | 1.57 |
2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Total | 17,774,004 | 53.37 | 6.33 | 25 | 21 | 18 | |
2024 Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election
| Year | Seats won/ Seats contested |
Change in seats | (%) of votes | Vote swing | Popular vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 164 / 175 |
140 |
55.30 | 9.74 |
18,656,300 |
| Party | Popular vote | Seats | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Votes | % | ±pp | Contested | Won | +/− | ||
| Telugu Desam Party | 15,384,576 | 45.60 | 6.43 |
144 | 135 | 112 | |
| Janasena Party | 2,317,747 | 6.87 | 1.32 |
21 | 21 | 20 | |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 953,977 | 2.83 | 1.99 |
10 | 8 | 8 | |
| Total | 18,656,300 | 55.30 | 9.74 | 175 | 164 | 140 | |