A police case has been registered against YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Pulivendula over a protest against alleged election irregularities. The case also names MP YS Avinash Reddy and more than 70 YSRCP supporters who participated in the demonstration.
Police accused the YSRCP leaders and supporters of violating the election Model Code of Conduct by organising a protest without prior permission inside the Pulivendula Municipal Office premises on November 1. The case was registered at the Pulivendula Urban Police Station based on a complaint filed by a person identified as Rafiq.
YS Jagan Protests Against Alleged Election Irregularities
The protest was organised in response to alleged attacks by ruling party leaders, negligence by election officials and the conduct of police personnel during the municipal elections in Pulivendula.
YS Jagan submitted a written complaint to the Pulivendula Municipal Returning Officer along with more than 70 YSRCP polling agents. He demanded the cancellation of polling in all 80 booths in Pulivendula and called for fresh elections.
YSRCP Leaders Question Returning Officer
As part of the protest, YS Jagan sat in front of the Returning Officer’s office along with party polling agents. He questioned Returning Officer Srinivas and RDO Chinnaiah over allegations that YSRCP polling agents were prevented from performing their election duties.
Jagan also demanded that election officials take action over the alleged irregularities and ensure justice for those affected.
Police Case Against YSRCP Leaders Sparks Political Debate
The police decision to register a case against YS Jagan, MP YS Avinash Reddy and more than 70 YSRCP supporters for the protest has triggered political debate in Andhra Pradesh.
The case centres on the allegation that the demonstration was held without prior permission and violated election regulations. However, the YSRCP’s protest was aimed at highlighting alleged election irregularities and demanding repolling in all 80 polling booths in Pulivendula.
