YSRCP alleges intimidation, irregularities in Chittoor municipal polls
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, has alleged widespread intimidation and irregularities in the municipal corporation elections, claiming 51 out of 60 divisions were declared elected unanimously under political pressure. They accuse ruling party supporters of preventing opposition candidates from filing nominations and using forged signatures, filing a formal complaint with the police.
Why it matters
These allegations of electoral fraud and intimidation undermine democratic processes and public trust in elections, potentially leading to legal challenges and political instability in the region.
YSRCP alleges intimidation, irregularities in Chittoor municipal polls left YSRCP in-charge of Chittoor assembly constituency M.C. Vijayananda Reddy addressing a press conference in Chittoor on Sunday. BY ARRANGEMENT The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/4hc5w/article71623715.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/10215_25_10_2026_18_11_20_1_WHATSAPPIMAGE2026_10_25AT53027PM.JPEG ANDHRA PRADESH Andhra Pradesh. CHITTOOR. Oct 25..26. YSR Congress Party in charge of Chittoor assembly constituency M.C. Vijayananda Reddy alleging intimidation in Chittoor municipal nominations on Sunday. By Arrangement CHITTOOR YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Chittoor assembly constituency coordinator M. C. Vijayananda Reddy alleged large-scale irregularities in the Chittoor Municipal Corporation elections and claimed that 51 of the 60 divisions were declared elected unanimously under political pressure. Speaking to the media here on Sunday (October 25, 2026), Mr. Vijayananda Reddy said that a formal written complaint has been filed with the Chittoor One-Town police.
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