Former MLA placed under house arrest as TDP seeks SEC action over ‘threat’ remarks
Former MLA Rachamallu Sivaprasad Reddy has been placed under house arrest following controversial remarks threatening political opponents. The TDP has petitioned the State Election Commission to take action against him for allegedly terrorizing candidates.
Why it matters
Highlights political volatility and the role of election commissions in maintaining order during local municipal nomination processes.
Former MLA placed under house arrest as TDP seeks SEC action over ‘threat’ remarks left Former MLA and YSRCP State spokesperson Rachamallu Sivaprasad Reddy placed under house arrest at his residence in Proddatur. Arrangement The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/qeq9mo/article71612792.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_22_10_2026_21_16_24_1_IMG_20261022_WA0061.JPG ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh, Kadapa, 22/10/2026: Former MLA and YSRCP state spokesperson Rachamallu Sivaprasad Reddy placed under house arrest at his residence in Proddatur. KADAPA Tension gripped Proddatur in Kadapa district as the TDP countered the alleged coercive speech given by YSRCP State spokesperson and former MLA Rachamallu Sivaprasad Reddy. The YSRCP leader was placed under house arrest following his alleged remarks threatening other candidates on Thursday. Accusing the TDP-led NDA alliance leaders of preventing his party candidates from filing nomination as ward members to the Proddatur municipality in a bid to make it a unanimous victory, Mr.
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