Tension In Darsi As TD, YSRC Supporters Clash Over Nominations; Police Resort To lathi-Charge
The trouble erupted near Clock Tower Centre and the Darsi municipality office: Reports
NELLORE: Tension prevailed in Darsi on Saturday as Telugu Desam (TD) and YSRC leaders and supporters clashed during the municipal nomination process, prompting police to resort to a lathi-charge to disperse the rival groups.
The trouble erupted near Clock Tower Centre and the Darsi municipality office when YSRC candidates, led by Darsi MLA and Prakasam district party president Boochepalli Siva Prasad Reddy, took out a rally to file nominations for the municipal chairperson and ward councillor posts.
Police stopped the rally, citing the absence of permission, and asked the candidates to enter the nomination centre individually. YSRC leaders objected, alleging that the police were preventing their candidates from filing nominations.
Tension escalated when TD leaders and workers allegedly obstructed the YSRC candidates, leading to heated arguments, pushing and clashes between the two sides. The rival groups reportedly snatched and tore nomination papers, further escalating the situation.
Police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse the crowds and restore order. Tensions rose further when MLA Boochepalli arrived at the scene and attempted to accompany a candidate to the nomination centre. Police maintained that only candidates would be allowed inside.
The nomination process for the municipal chairperson and ward councillor posts was eventually completed under police supervision.