YSRCP circumvents ECI ban on poll services of volunteers

Nothing prevents YSRCP from enlisting volunteers — to segregate households based on party affiliation and then woo them.

BySouth First Desk

Published Apr 08, 2024 | 3:15 PMUpdatedApr 08, 2024 | 3:15 PM

The image from the 'Our Trust is YS Jagan' campaign is recreated for representation only. (South First)

The YSRCP continues to have a clear advantage in campaigning in Andhra Pradesh with its army of 10 lakh ward volunteers and ward secretariat staff it established after coming to power in 2019. Following a complaint, the Election Commission, barred volunteers from discharging poll duties. However, the YSRCP has convinced volunteers to resign their posts and work for it.

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