Tadepalli, May 21: YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy met with councillors from the Tiruvuru Nagar Panchayat, NTR District, who detailed a disturbing account of attacks and intimidation by TDP leaders during the election of the Nagar Panchayat Chairperson. The councillors reported that TDP MLA Kolikapudi Srinivas, along with coalition leaders and police, acted in blatant violation of constitutional norms, resorting to unethical tactics to undermine the democratic process. YS Jagan expressed outrage at the ongoing assault on democracy in Andhra Pradesh, condemning the coalition government’s brazen disregard for majority rule in local body by-elections.
He accused them of engaging in lawless and oppressive politics to cling to power.
YS Jagan praised the resilience of the Tiruvuru councillors, who stood firm despite severe harassment, and assured them of the party’s unwavering support in pursuing justice through legal and constitutional means. He urged party members and supporters to remain steadfast in their commitment to democratic values and promised that the party would stand as a pillar of strength for those facing oppression.
The meeting was attended by key YSRCP leaders, including NTR District President Devineni Avinash, MLC Monditoka Arun Kumar, Tiruvuru YSRCP In-Charge Nallagatla Swamidasu, and several councillors and local leaders, all united in their resolve to confront the coalition’s authoritarian tactics.