Vikram Reddy Alleges Police Intimidation Of YSRC Leaders In Chejerla
He described the alleged interference as undemocratic and urged district authorities to ensure a level playing field.
Nellore:Former Atmakur MLA and YSRC constituency coordinator Mekapati Vikram Reddy has accused Chejerla police of threatening YSRC leaders and workers against contesting the forthcoming second-phase gram panchayat elections, allegedly warning them of criminal cases and imprisonment if they entered the fray.
In a statement on Saturday, Vikram Reddy alleged that the Chejerla sub-inspector was visiting villages and intimidating opposition leaders, particularly in areas where YSRC candidates had prospects of winning. He described the alleged interference as undemocratic and urged district authorities to ensure a level playing field.
He recalled similar complaints during the previous MPTC elections, when YSRC polling agents were allegedly threatened and forced out of polling stations in villages including Kotiteertham, East Kambhampadu, Nagulavellaturu, Kakivayi, Puttupalli, Paderu and Tirupathinaidupalem.
Expressing concern that such incidents could recur, Vikram Reddy demanded an impartial inquiry into the sub-inspector's conduct and sought his removal from election duties pending the inquiry. He also urged the authorities to appoint an impartial officer to oversee election-related responsibilities and ensure free and fair polls.