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AP: Naidu government undermined democracy: YSRCP slams

Vijayawada, Nov 9 (UNI) YSR Congress Party senior leader and former Minister Perni Venkatramaiah accused the TDP-led government of undermining democracy during the recent local body elections.
Speaking at the party’s central office, at Tadepalli, near here, on Monday, he alleged that intimidation and obstruction continued from the nomination stage until winning certificates were issued in the ULB and ZP elections. He also criticised Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for speaking about democratic values while misusing state institutions.
“The police and officials prevented YSRCP candidates from filing nominations, tore forms, rejected nominations without allowing clerical errors to be corrected, and recorded withdrawals without candidates’ consent. The State Election Commission has failed to act independently,” the Ex-Minister slammed.
“The YSRCP was left without chairperson candidates in 17 municipalities. The party’s fan symbol was absent in 51 of 60 Chittoor Corporation divisions and 51 of 66 Kadapa Corporation divisions. The police obstructed nominations for 84 ZPTC and more than 2,000 MPTC seats,” Venkatramaiah alleged.
He challenged the Chief Minister to release CCTV footage from the polling booths and wards identified by YSRCP in Pulivendula. He also claimed that booth capturing and bogus voting took place, alleging that a recount in Atmakur invalidated 900 votes and changed the result.
The Ex-Minister questioned the government over Amaravati land issues, the Krishna Delta and Rayalaseema irrigation projects, cyclone relief and the lack of input support for farmers.
Venkatramaiah demanded details to support the claim of 20 lakh jobs, including employers and salaries. He questioned the promised 34 per cent BC reservation and the number of Dalit ministers. “Despite these alleged abuses, the YSRCP has secured 34 per cent of the vote,” he highlighted and thanked and appreciated the party workers who stood firm despite police action, cases and threats, he said
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