YSRCP MP seeks National Intervention over murder attempt on MP Midhun Reddy

Tadepalli, Oct 16: YSRCP Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy has written separate representations to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Chief Justice of India, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Election Commissioner of India, Andhra Pradesh Governor, Andhra Pradesh State Election Commissioner and the National Human Rights Commission Chairperson over the attack on YSRCP Lok Sabha Floor Leader and MP P.V. Midhun Reddy at Punganur during the local body election nomination process. 

Gurumoorthy sought urgent institutional intervention, an impartial investigation, preservation of CCTV and other evidence, examination of security lapses and adequate protection for Midhun Reddy, his security personnel and candidates participating in the elections. He also referred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dated October 15, 2026 on safe nomination filing and protection for candidates facing threats. 

In his letter to Speaker Om Birla, Gurumoorthy sought examination of the possible parliamentary privilege implications of the attack and consideration of a reference to the Committee of Privileges. He urged all concerned authorities to ensure accountability and safeguard free participation in the local body elections.