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Andhra Pradesh municipal election nomination violence

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Andhra Pradesh municipal election nomination violence

Violence and political clashes erupted have intensified in Andhra Pradesh during the first day of the municipal election nomination process. Significant unrest was and scrutiny processes. Unrest has been reported across several regions, including Punganur, Tirupati, Kadapa, Rayachoti, Rajampeta, Darsi, Pulivendula, and Darsi. Kuppam. In the Annamayya district, Punganur, the convoy of YSRCP MP P.V. Midhun Reddy was attacked in Punganur. The YSRCP accused TDP workers of using stones, sticks, and iron rods to vandalize vehicles and injure the MP and security guards. The TDP denied these claims, alleging that YSRCP supporters pelted stones at TDP workers who were protesting the MP’s arrival and that the convoy violated security barricades. Following the confrontations in Punganur, police reportedly fired a round into the air to disperse crowds. The YSRCP has lodged multiple complaints with the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, alleging widespread intimidation, the destruction of nomination papers, and physical assaults on candidates and workers. Rajampet MP P.V. Midhun Reddy. YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy accused condemned the incident, accusing Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu of creating a ‘jungle raj’ and misusing police machinery. machinery to intimidate the opposition. The party YSRCP has called for an independent inquiry into police conduct and the deployment of Central paramilitary forces. Conversely, forces to ensure fair elections. During the scrutiny of nomination papers, tensions escalated in Kuppam, where clashes between TDP leaders have accused and YSRCP members of instigating violence and violating election protocols. Additionally, political leaders including YS Sharmila have criticized both parties for fostering led to a culture of political rivalry police lathicharge and questioned several injuries. Chief Minister Naidu responded by accusing the ability YSRCP of law enforcement bringing in ‘outside elements’ to maintain order disrupt the electoral process in multiple regions. In Nellore, YSRCP officials have alleged a conspiracy by the ruling TDP and election officials to unfairly disqualify party candidates. Specifically, candidates Safiya Begum and Siddiq claimed their nominations were rejected during scrutiny. YSRCP MLC Parvatha Reddy Chandrasekhar Reddy has demanded greater transparency in the civic polls. electoral process, alleging that officials are favoring the ruling party.

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  1. 2026-10-19 18:16 UTC Andhra Pradesh municipal election nomination violence
  2. 2026-10-17 16:47 UTC Andhra Pradesh municipal nomination violence
  3. 2026-10-17 14:40 UTC Andhra Pradesh local election nomination violence
  4. 2026-10-16 12:47 UTC Andhra Pradesh local election nomination violence

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