Published Nov 01, 2026 | 2:31 PM ⚊ Updated Nov 01, 2026 | 2:32 PM
Jagan Mohan Reddy
YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday staged a sit-in protest in front of the office of the Pulivendula Returning Officer (RO) against the alleged blocking of party agents and other irregularities during the local body elections.
Jagan launched the demonstration after 70 out of 80 YSRCP polling agents in Pulivendula were allegedly barred from entering polling stations.
Jagan questioned how polling could proceed when 70 agents from his party were denied entry into polling booths. He also alleged that no action was taken despite party members being attacked in full view of the police.
Addressing the RO, Jagan demanded to know why the Election Commission had failed to act while “rowdies and goons” were brought in from outside.
Initially denied permission to meet the RO, Jagan sat on the road outside the office alongside his supporters and demanded re-polling in Pulivendula.
He questioned how elections could be conducted in such a “one-sided manner” in a constituency represented by a former chief minister. Claiming that similar situations were unfolding in 20 locations across the state, he urged election officials to ensure justice was served “at least” in Pulivendula. He asked the RO what remedy would be provided to his party’s candidates, alleging that rampant malpractices were taking place across 70 booths where YSRCP agents were denied entry.
Jagan alleged that voter slips were being snatched and torn apart, remarking that incidents once associated only with Bihar were now occurring in Pulivendula. He questioned why the Election Commission remained silent while democracy was being “compromised.”
Stressing that the YSRCP’s fight would continue until fair and impartial elections were held in the state, Jagan questioned how the ongoing elections could be considered valid.
(Edited by Fayisa CA)
