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Pulivendula Bypolls Proceed Under Tight Security as YSRCP Escalates Bias Allegations

Heavy security underpins voting in Pulivendula with YSRCP lodging fresh petitions challenging police conduct

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Kadapa MP YS Avinash placed under house arrest ahead of Pulivendula ZPTC elections
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Overview

  • Polling is under way with police and paramilitary units deployed across Pulivendula and Vontimitta to safeguard the elections.
  • The YSR Congress has submitted memoranda to the state DGP and Election Commission while pursuing High Court petitions over alleged police interference and booth relocation.
  • Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy was placed under house arrest before voting began and has secured a High Court order protecting him from arrest until August 13.
  • Tirumala police registered a case against YSRCP leader P. Ravindranath Reddy after the TTD filed a complaint over his political remarks in temple precincts.
  • Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha defended the polling arrangements as legally authorised and said booth changes were made under Election Commission guidelines.