Chandrababu, Lokesh misusing Police to crush Democracy in Pulivendula: SV Satish Kumar Reddy

Vempalli, YSR Kadapa District, Oct 31: YSRCP State General Secretary SV Satish Kumar Reddy strongly condemned Chandrababu Naidu and Nara Lokesh for unprecedented misuse of power in Pulivendula, obstructing YSRCP candidates, intimidating party workers and using the police machinery to undermine democratic rights.

Addressing the media at his camp office in Vempalli, he said the coalition, fearing electoral defeat, was manipulating the police, revenue administration and Election Commission instead of seeking public support. He compared the situation to a cricket match where the umpires are influenced to favour one side.

He highlighted obstruction of nominations, cases under Section 307, midnight arrests and restrictions preventing YSRCP workers from serving as polling agents. Despite being born and raised in Pulivendula, he received police notices prohibiting him from entering the town, while outsiders from Jammalamadugu, Kamalapuram and Proddatur were freely permitted.

He condemned the burning of trucks and motorcycles belonging to YSRCP councillor candidates, with no action against those responsible, while numerous criminal cases were registered against YSRCP workers.

Satish Kumar Reddy demanded an investigation into reports of financial packages being distributed to police officers, citing Rs. 25 lakh for DSPs, Rs. 10 lakh for CIs and Rs. 5 lakh for SIs. He questioned whether the nearly 2,000 police personnel deployed in Pulivendula were being used to obstruct YSRCP voters and protect TDP-backed outsiders.

He stated that Chandrababu and Lokesh were attempting to weaken YS Jagan’s political influence through intimidation and misuse of state machinery, but could not suppress public support. He urged citizens to remain fearless, exercise their voting rights and defend democracy against such attacks.