TDP won with money, threats & power misuse: YSRCP MLC

Nellore: YSRCP MLC Parvathareddy Chandrasekhar Reddy slammed the TDP-led coalition for destroying democracy in Nellore Municipal Corporation elections through money power, intimidation, administrative manipulation and counting irregularities.

Addressing the media at party office here on Wednesday, he said the coalition systematically prevented opposition candidates from contesting freely. He alleged that irregularities began with ward delimitation, as YSRCP strongholds were split across divisions. Voter lists released on September 22 differed significantly from subsequent lists, while last-minute changes to polling stations created confusion despite court intervention. He alleged that YSRCP candidates’ nominations were rejected showing various reasons.

Chandrasekhar Reddy said election spending reportedly reached Rs 1.3 crore to Rs 2 crore per division, adding that he had 15 audio recordings of TDP leaders discussing cash distribution during conference calls involving police officers. He also condemned irregularities during counting.

Reaffirming unwavering support for YSRCP candidates and activists, he vowed to continue fighting for public issues and expressed confidence that YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government would return in two years.

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M Srinivasa Rao

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M Srinivasa Rao is Staff Reporter for SPSR Nellore District for The Hans India. A seasoned journalist with over 32 years of experience in both English and Telugu journalism. Throughout his career, he has worked with leading Telugu dailies, including Udayam, Andhra Jyothi, and Andhra Prabha, as well as prominent English newspapers such as The Indian Express. He began his journalistic career with Udayam in Tirupati, Chittoor district, where he worked from 1990 to 1992. He then served with Andhra Jyothi and Andhra Prabha in SPSR Nellore district from 1992 to 2006. From 2007 to 2016, he worked as a Staff Reporter for The Indian Express in SPSR Nellore district. Between 2016 and 2019, he was associated with The Hans India in YSR Kadapa district. Over the course of his three-decade-long career, Srinivasa Rao has extensively covered a wide range of beats, with particular expertise in social, economic, crime, and political affairs. He is passionate about reporting on current issues that have a significant impact on society and public life. He graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree from Sri Venkateswara University in 1985.

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