From The Hindu · V. Raghavendra · · 1m 30s
TDP demands SEC action on YSRCP violence
Telugu Desam Party leaders accuse YSR Congress of orchestrating attacks during local body election nominations in Rayalaseema.
In brief
Telugu Desam Party leaders accuse YSR Congress of orchestrating attacks during local body election nominations in Rayalaseema. TDP leaders asked the State Election Commissioner to act against YSRCP leaders accused of inciting violence during local body election nominations in Rayalaseema on October sixteenth…
TDP seeks SEC intervention
TDP leaders Varla Ramaiah and P. Ashok Babu submitted a representation to State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha requesting stringent action against YSRCP leaders and workers.
Violence during nominations
YSRCP leaders perpetrated violence in the first hour of filing nominations by attacking TDP cadres and contestants with weapons, causing severe injuries to several people, Ramaiah alleged.
Midhun Reddy's alleged role
Rajampet MP P.V. Midhun Reddy deliberately visited a centre in Punganuru in a convoy of vehicles with many people wielding sticks and weapons to drive out TDP cadres, TDP alleged.
Goons brought from other states
TDP leaders alleged anti-social elements were brought from Katpadi, Tirutthani and other places in Tamil Nadu and neighbouring places of Karnataka to disturb the elections.
TDP's motive allegations
TDP alleged YSRCP's intention in inciting violence was to terrorise voters because they were not in a position to face the elections or hoped to reap electoral dividends.
Violations and SEC demands
TDP leaders said YSRCP actions violated the Model Code of Conduct and called on the SEC to direct departments to be vigilant and control anti-social elements.
What to remember
TDP leaders asked the State Election Commissioner to act against YSRCP leaders accused of inciting violence during local body election nominations in Rayalaseema on October sixteenth.
