{
  "id": 15425575,
  "title": "Jagan alleges large-scale irregularities in local body poll nominations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/jagan-alleges-large-scale-irregularities-in-local-body-poll",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T14:11:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/jagan-alleges-large-scale-irregularities-in-local-body-poll-nominations/article71599616.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh - YSR Congress Party leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged on Sunday that large-scale irregularities and intimidation were occurring during local body election candidate nominations in several parts of the state. Speaking at a press conference, Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy contended that the ruling alliance was using intimidation and violence to prevent opposition candidates from filing nominations and to secure victory without facing genuine competition. He questioned the impartiality of the police and election authorities in their handling of the situation, accusing them of favoring the ruling Telugu Desam Party and failing to protect opposition candidates.\n\nThe former Chief Minister highlighted instances from various districts, including Punganur, Tirupati, Kadapa, Pulivendula, and Rayachoti, where YSRCP candidates faced pressure and intimidation. He demanded that the authorities ensure a fair nomination process, protect candidates, and take action against those responsible for violence and irregularities. Mr. Jagan also called for changes in the process of appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and State Election Commissioner (SEC), arguing that the current selection method was flawed and should not grant unilateral power to the State government.",
  "summary": "Party candidates and workers are being threatened and attacked in several parts of the State, while the police and election authorities are failing to act impartially, alleges YSRCP president",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}