Andhra local body polls: Clashes erupt between YSRCP, TDP groups in Kadapa
Both groups of people attacked each other in Yerripalli, R. Thummalapalli and Parnapalli villages in Pulivendla
On Thursday morning, clashes erupted between YSRCP and TDP activists in several areas of Kadapa district during ZPTC and MPTC elections. In Yerripalli village of Pulivendla mandal, petrol bombs were thrown by groups from both political parties after a heated argument near a polling station. Neither side sustained injuries, but police intervened within five minutes to quell the violence.
The clashes also occurred near polling stations in R. Thummalapalli Parnapalli villages and Gundlakunta, Nandalur, Chintarajupalli, Railway Kodur and Badvel villages. Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy's visit to polling stations was reportedly a trigger for the unrest. TDP workers accused YSRCP leader of inciting violence to undermine their chances in the elections.
District SP Shelke Nachiket Vishwanath inspected security arrangements at 222 polling stations, urging police to remain vigilant for a peaceful and impartial election process. Despite the tense atmosphere, voting proceeded peacefully in most areas with a 48.92% turnout by 1 pm.
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