MPTC/ZPTC elections: clashes erupt between YSRCP, TDP activists in Kadapa

Clashes erupted between YSRCP and TDP activists in Kadapa district during the MPTC and ZPTC elections on Thursday morning. According to sources, a quarrel broke out near a polling station in Yerripalli village, Pulivendla mandal. The groups engaged in heated arguments, allegedly throwing petrol bombs, but no one was injured. Pulivendla SDPO Murali Nayak stated that both parties used firecrackers to attack each other after celebrating victories.

The clashes occurred after Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy toured the polling stations in those areas. TDP workers accused YSRCP leader of encouraging violence due to fear of losing the elections. Similar incidents were reported in R. Thummalapalli, Parnapalli, Gundlakunta, Nandalur, Chintarajupalli, Railway Kodur, and Badvel villages.

Superintendent of Police Vishwanath visited the polling stations and instructed police to remain vigilant. Special security arrangements were made at 167 highly sensitive, 134 sensitive, and five problematic polling stations. Despite some tensions, 71.78% of voters cast their ballots, with 71.78% turnout.