YSRCP alleges police assault on former Minister Vidadala Rajini
The YSR Congress Party has accused police in Andhra Pradesh of assaulting former Minister Vidadala Rajini at her residence. The party claims the incident occurred while she was attempting to distribute election forms, and they are calling for an independent investigation.
Why it matters
This highlights rising political tensions and allegations of state-sponsored interference in local election processes in India.
YSRCP alleges police assault on former Minister Vidadala Rajini left Former Minister Vidadala Rajini on the ground after a woman police officer pushed her at her residence in Chilakaluripet. Video screengrab Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/news/national/andhra-pradesh/seag1y/article71615936.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/WhatsApp%20Image%202026-10-23%20at%204.59.26%20PM.jpeg The party alleges that the Chilakaluripet Rural Sub-Inspector pushed Ms. Rajini to the ground during an incident at her residence GUNTUR The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday (October 23, 2026) alleged that Chilakaluripet Rural Sub-Inspector Priyanka pushed former Minister and party constituency in-charge Vidadala Rajini to the ground during an incident at her residence in Chilakaluripet. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/yuvajana-sramika-rythu-congress-party/ According to a statement released by the YSRCP, Ms. Rajini was under house arrest while attempting to distribute B-forms to candidates contesting the ongoing local body elections.
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