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AP: YSRCP MP Avinash Reddy slams police action in Pulivendula, seeks SEC intervention

Kadapa, Oct 17 (UNI) YSR Congress Party MP Y S Avinash Reddy on Saturday condemned the police lathi-charge, burstng of tear gas shells and firing in the air at the time YSRCP candidates and supporters went to file nominations in Pulivendula.
The MP in Pulivendula squatted on the road in protest and urged the State Election Commission to protect candidates’ right to contest.
Talking to the media, Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy said senior police officers, including the DIG, SP and DSP, had asked the candidates to come at 1.30 pm and assured them that they could file their nominations without obstruction.
“After we trusted their assurance and came with our candidates, the police told us to return tomorrow. Why are our candidates being denied the right to file nominations today?” he asked.
The YSRCP MP pointed out hundreds of TDP leaders and workers were allowed to gather near the municipal office, while YSRCP supporters standing about 100 metres away were stopped and faced a lathi-charge and tear gas. He also alleged that the DSP pointed an AK-47 at YSRCP candidates.
Avinash Reddy questioned why police did not act against TDP workers who, he said, carried sickles, knives, sticks, iron rods and stones. He alleged that nomination papers were snatched and torn, including papers that had been submitted to the Returning Officer, and asked whether officials were performing their duties impartially.
“Should candidates face lathi blows, tear gas and stone attacks just to file nominations? What is the Election Commission doing?” he asked. He said the incidents raised concerns about whether free and fair elections were possible.
The YSRCP MP urged the Election Commission to intervene immediately, provide security to every candidate and ensure nominations are accepted and elections are conducted freely and impartially.
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