CPI(M) warns against undermining democratic processes in local body elections
The CPI(M) has accused the State government of undermining democratic processes in upcoming local body elections by preventing opposition nominations through coercion. The party released its manifesto demanding greater financial autonomy for panchayats and municipalities.
Why it matters
Local body elections are foundational to grassroots democracy, and allegations of suppressed nominations highlight challenges to fair political competition.
CPI(M) warns against undermining democratic processes in local body elections left CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao. File Photo File Photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hlcqz/article71607729.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CPI-M--teams-toG9HGHJPA4.3.jpg.jpg K V S Giri CPI (M) state secretary V Srinivasa Rao addressing a press conference in Vijayawada on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Photo: KVS Giri/The Hindu Party seeks fresh nomination opportunity at places where irregularities have been reported, releases manifesto demanding greater financial autonomy for local bodies VIJAYAWADA The CPI(M) has accused the State government of undermining democratic processes in the local body elections. Addressing the media in Vijayawada on Wednesday, party State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao alleged that opposition party candidates had been prevented from filing nominations at several places. He demanded that candidates be allowed to file nominations afresh, wherever irregularities took place. Questioning the claims of unanimous victories, he alleged that such outcomes had been secured through coercion rather than public support.
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