Violence Against YSRCP Leaders During Local Body Election Nominations in Andhra Pradesh; Jagan Reddy Demands President’s Rule
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By • Published 18 Oct 2026• Updated 18 Oct 2026
During the ongoing local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, serious allegations of political violence have emerged during the nomination phase. Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Jagan Mohan Reddy accused the state government of preventing candidates from filing nomination papers, chasing them away with knives and sticks, and police abduction. In response to these incidents, he demanded immediate imposition of President’s rule.
Summary of Reddy’s Allegations
In a social media post, Jagan Reddy accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of “crippling law and order” and running a “jungle raj”. He stated that the constitution has been dismantled in the state and the government is killing democracy. Specifically, he highlighted the following points:
- YSRCP candidates were chased away with knives and sticks inside nomination centers.
- Police are abducting candidates at midnight.
- Nomination papers are being torn inside the Registration Office (RO).
- Police firing occurred at several locations, which had an impact akin to a bomb blast on democracy.
Locations of Violence
Reddy mentioned incidents of violence in multiple districts including Kadapa, Pulivendula, Kamalapuram, Jammalamadugu, Rajampet, Rayachoti, Punganur, Tirupati, Darsi, Dachepalli, and Gurazala. He particularly highlighted police firing in Pulivendula, describing it as a “bomb blast” on democracy.
State Government Response
The source did not provide any official response from the state government or police. The report only referenced a video published by PTI in which Reddy questioned Chandrababu Naidu: “Why is Chandrababu Naidu preventing YSRCP candidates from filing nominations? Why is the police firing on candidates?”
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Key Points
- Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged violence against YSRCP candidates during the local body election nomination phase.
- Accusations include attacks with knives and sticks, police abduction, and firing incidents.
- Reddy demanded immediate imposition of President’s rule.
- Major locations of violence: Kadapa, Pulivendula, Kamalapuram, Jammalamadugu, Rajampet, Rayachoti, Punganur, Tirupati, Darsi, Dachepalli, Gurazala.
Given these developments and the state government’s response, questions are being raised about the transparency and security of the election process in Andhra Pradesh.
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