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Politics
TDP factions clash over candidate selection in Kadapa, spokesperson sacks five members
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Oct 2026, 03:47 AM
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In Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, rival factions of the Telugu Desam Party engaged in a confrontation over the party's candidate list, prompting a party spokesperson to dismiss five members.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) workers in Kadapa district were reported to have come into physical confrontation as disagreements surfaced over the selection of candidates for upcoming elections. The dispute involved multiple local groups within the party, each asserting its preferred slate of nominees.
According to party officials, the clash escalated to the point where senior leadership intervened. A TDP spokesperson publicly announced the removal of five party members who were allegedly involved in the unrest and accused of violating party discipline.
The incident underscores ongoing internal tensions within the TDP as it prepares for the next electoral cycle in Andhra Pradesh. Party headquarters has urged local units to adhere to the official candidate list and maintain peace ahead of the polls.
No injuries were reported, and local police were present to monitor the situation. The party has called for a swift resolution to avoid further disruption to its campaign activities.
According to party officials, the clash escalated to the point where senior leadership intervened. A TDP spokesperson publicly announced the removal of five party members who were allegedly involved in the unrest and accused of violating party discipline.
The incident underscores ongoing internal tensions within the TDP as it prepares for the next electoral cycle in Andhra Pradesh. Party headquarters has urged local units to adhere to the official candidate list and maintain peace ahead of the polls.
No injuries were reported, and local police were present to monitor the situation. The party has called for a swift resolution to avoid further disruption to its campaign activities.