Former Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gidugu Rudra Raju has filed his nomination papers for the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded D. Purandeswari, while G. Srinivas will contest for the YSRCP. In his nomination rally, Raju was accompanied by former Union Minister M.M. Pallam Raju and other Congress leaders. Raju highlighted the development brought by Congress to Rajamahendravaram, including the airport and university. Assembly candidates from various constituencies and Left party members also extended their support.