Andhra Local Polls: 'Looting of democracy in our state', says YSRCPA heated debate unfolded between YSRCP spokesperson Karthik Yalampragada and TDP spokesperson Pattabhiram Kommareddy over the local body elections in Andhra Pradesh. Speaking on the broadcast, Yalampragada accused the ruling TDP government of orchestrating widespread violence and misusing state machinery to obstruct opposition candidates from filing nominations, claiming the state has witnessed 'looting of democracy in our state'.
He highlighted that nomination papers were torn and cited Supreme Court intervention halting elections in 100 positions. Countering the charges, Pattabhiram Kommareddy called the claims blatant falsehoods, citing figures where thousands of YSRCP nominations were submitted for ZPTC and MPTC seats.
Kommareddy alleged that the YSRCP was instigating unrest, bringing outside elements into the state, and attempting to stall the release of 16th Finance Commission funds.Andhra Local Body Polls Halted, TDP-YSRCP Blame Game Intensifies, Supreme Court Steps InThe election process across all 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh has been halted following an intervention by the Supreme Court amid widespread violence during the nomination process. The ruling Telugu Desam Party and the opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party have traded accusations over clashes at nomination centres.
Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that opposition candidates were obstructed from submitting nomination papers with the complicity of the police and administration. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu displayed video footage to accuse opposition cadres of orchestrating assaults, attacking police personnel, and carrying weapons to intimidate political opponents.
The State Election Commission halted proceedings as the political face-off continues.BJP Slams Congress On Constitution, Accuses Party Of Getting Outside SupportThe Bharatiya Janata Party launched a sharp attack against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, accusing them of attempting to undermine constitutional institutions and democracy. Citing the Emergency and past decisions under Congress rule, the party asserted that Congress leaders repeatedly flouted constitutional norms to run the country according to family rules.
The BJP further alleged that Congress draws strength from external sources beyond the country to create an atmosphere of chaos, pointing to foreign backing behind recent protests.Jamia Registrar Blames Congress MPs Over Campus Stir, Online Classes Implemented Amid ProtestsJamia Millia Islamia Registrar Mahtab Alam Rizvi has accused Congress MPs Imran Pratapgarhi and Imran Masood of illegally entering the university campus and provoking students who have been staging a hunger strike over the restoration of student union elections. Speaking on the ongoing stir, the university administration stated that police complaints have been lodged against outside political leaders for breaching campus security.
While university officials stated that draft preparation for elections is in progress to restore peace, protesting students have accused the administration of high-handedness. Following rising tensions, the administration has moved all regular courses and classes to online mode.