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YSRCP Declares It Will Remain in Andhra Pradesh Local Elections Despite Intimidation Allegations
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 04:36 AM
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The YSR Congress Party said it will continue to contest the upcoming local body polls in Andhra Pradesh, rejecting recent claims of voter intimidation.
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) announced that it will stay in the race for the forthcoming local body elections in Andhra Pradesh, despite reports of intimidation targeting its candidates and supporters. The party’s statement came as the state prepares for a series of municipal and panchayat polls scheduled later this year.
YSRCP said the intimidation claims were unfounded and that they would not deter the party from fielding candidates across the state. It urged election officials to ensure a free and fair voting environment and warned that any attempts to influence the process would be met with legal action.
Election officials have said they are monitoring the situation closely and have deployed additional security personnel in sensitive areas. The party’s resolve to contest the polls underscores its confidence in the democratic process and its intention to maintain a strong presence in Andhra Pradesh’s local governance.
YSRCP said the intimidation claims were unfounded and that they would not deter the party from fielding candidates across the state. It urged election officials to ensure a free and fair voting environment and warned that any attempts to influence the process would be met with legal action.
Election officials have said they are monitoring the situation closely and have deployed additional security personnel in sensitive areas. The party’s resolve to contest the polls underscores its confidence in the democratic process and its intention to maintain a strong presence in Andhra Pradesh’s local governance.