A delegation of YSR Congress Party leaders met Governor Abdul Nazeer here on Thursday and submitted a complaint expressing concern against the growing violence by TDP goons in Kadapa district during the ZPTC by-elections.
They alleged that law and order had completely collapsed and that the police system was supporting the ruling coalition instead of maintaining neutrality.
The leaders requested the Governor to ensure that elections in Pulivendula are conducted in a peaceful and impartial manner.
The YSRCP delegation, led by Legislative Council Opposition Leader Botsa Satyanarayana, informed the Governor that TDP-backed rowdies launched violent attacks in Pulivendula using deadly weapons. Vehicles were vandalised, and YSRCP leaders were allegedly targeted with an intent to kill.
Botsa told the Governor that MLC Ramesh Yadav was seriously injured in the attack, and the police failed to act, siding instead with the ruling TDP. He also brought to the Governor’s notice how the police force, including Kurnool DIG Koya Praveen, was making biased remarks.
Speaking to the media outside Raj Bhavan, Botsa Satyanarayana questioned whether democracy was still alive in the state, stating that MLC Ramesh Yadav, a BC leader, was not given basic protection. He alleged that the police were acting under government pressure and ignoring serious attacks. The delegation demanded immediate action and also submitted a complaint to the Election Commission seeking free and fair elections in Kadapa.
The leaders said they had explained to the Governor how the ruling coalition was weakening all institutions. They warned that police should not act like political agents, reminding officials that power is not permanent and systems must work as per law.
Meanwhile Pulivendula police officials have issued notices to media representatives and owners of Sakshi TV, TV9 and NTV channels, alleging that they distorted and broadcasted Kurnool Range DIG Koya Praveen’s comments on the Nalgonduvaripalli incident in violation of the election code of conduct. The notices state that they must provide an explanation within three days, failing which criminal action will be taken against them as per the law.
The police have also registered a case against Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy for violating election rules in the wake of the Pulivendula ZPTC by-election. Four cases have been registered against him and leaders of both the TDP and YSRCP parties in the clashes that took place over the past two days.
