Local body polls underway in Andhra Pradesh, TDP-YSRCP workers clash in Pulivendula
Voters turned up at polling stations to exercise their franchise as soon as the voting exercise began at 7 am, they added. Polling would go on till 5 pm.
Elections to 100 urban local bodies (ULBs) were underway in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with largely peaceful polling, according to officials. Voting commenced at 7 am and was scheduled to continue until 5 pm. The elections encompassed 13 municipal corporations, such as Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, along with 87 municipalities and nagar panchayats.
In Kadapa district, violence erupted in Pulivendula as ruling TDP and YSRCP workers engaged in clashes. Stones were thrown between the political adversaries, according to Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen, who reported that police were endeavoring to restore order. However, there were no immediate details on potential injuries resulting from the confrontations.
Around 1,000 police personnel were stationed in Pulivendula, with the use of CCTV cameras and drones for surveillance. The authorities were fully prepared to manage any situation, the DIG asserted. To ensure a smooth electoral process, police implemented comprehensive security measures at polling stations and other sensitive locations. A total of 36,351 personnel were deployed across 4,372 locations, with senior officers overseeing security arrangements to thwart disturbances and safeguard the voting process.
Earlier, violence had erupted between TDP workers and opposition YSRCP cadres during the filing of nominations, leading to the filing of cases.
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