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YSRCP MP Gurumoorthy seeks President’s, Governor’s intervention over SEC’s ‘failures’ in Andhra local polls

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G.V.R. Subba Rao
YSRCP MP Gurumoorthy seeks President’s, Governor’s intervention over SEC’s ‘failures’ in Andhra local polls
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YSRCP MP Maddila Gurumoorthy has requested an independent inquiry into the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission, citing alleged violence and obstruction during local body elections. The complaint highlights concerns over the fairness of the electoral process and police conduct.

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Allegations of electoral malpractice by a major political party raise significant questions about the health of local democratic institutions.

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YSRCP MP Gurumoorthy seeks President’s, Governor’s intervention over SEC’s ‘failures’ in Andhra local polls left Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy. Special Arrangement Special Arrangement https://th-i.thgim.com/public/todays-paper/tp-national/s8azqp/article68936642.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/01TH-NISTULA-YSGUADLL0SM.3.jpg.jpg Special Arrangement Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, 18/03/2021: Physiotherapist Maddila Gurumoorthy, who is the YSRCP candidate for Tirupati LS seat. He writes to President Droupadi Murmu and Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, alleging violence and obstruction of opposition candidates VIJAYAWADA: YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MP from Tirupati Maddila Gurumoorthy has sought an independent inquiry into alleged failures of the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission (SEC), accusing election authorities of failing to ensure a level playing field during the ongoing municipal, MPTC and ZPTC elections. https://www.thehindu.com/topic/yuvajana-sramika-rythu-congress-party/ https://www.thehindu.com/elections/candidates/LokSabha2024/gurumoorthy-maddila-5125/ https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/nominations-begin-for-mptc-zptc-polls-in-andhra-pradesh-polling-on-november-3/article71606916.ece In representations dated October 25 to President Droupadi Murmu and Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, the YSRCP MP alleged widespread violence, intimidation of opposition candidates, destruction of nomination papers, police interference and obstruction of candidates seeking to file nominations.

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