Jagan Mohan Reddy Protests in Pulivendula, Demands Re-Voting Amid Allegations of Polling Irregularities
Jagan Mohan Reddy demands re-voting in Pulivendula, citing obstruction of polling agents and widespread irregularities during local elections.
Pulivendula, November 1 (Daily Kiran) : YSRCP leader Jagan Mohan Reddy staged a protest outside the Returning Officer’s office in Pulivendula on November 1, 2026, demanding re-voting due to alleged irregularities in the local elections. He claimed that polling agents from his party were being denied entry at polling stations. According to Reddy, out of 80 polling centers in the constituency, 70 had no YSRCP agents present.
Addressing the media, Reddy urged journalists to focus their cameras on the documents he provided, asserting that these individuals were the polling agents who should have been inside the voting booths. He expressed concern over the lack of opposition representation, questioning how voters could be identified if polling agents were barred from the centers.
Reddy stated that YSRCP agents had either been forcibly removed from the polling stations or completely denied access. He emphasized the importance of having polling agents present to ensure the integrity of the election process.
He accused TDP supporters of taking control of the polling stations and claimed that police officers were siding with them. Reddy alleged that some officers confiscated forms from YSRCP agents and allowed TDP members to intimidate and assault them. He described scenes of chaos, with hundreds of individuals allegedly armed with sticks and stones surrounding the booths. Journalists were reportedly attacked, and camera equipment was damaged during the protest.
Reddy criticized the election process, stating that 17 out of 100 municipalities did not allow nominations to be filed, effectively declaring candidates elected without competition. He argued that the situation was not limited to Pulivendula but extended to several other areas, including Kharrappa, Jammalamadugu, Chittoor, and others.
He concluded by questioning the legitimacy of the elections, suggesting that if fair and free voting was not permitted, there was no need for elections at all. Reddy insisted that all candidates should have the opportunity to file nominations and participate in a truly democratic process.
