Local body elections were not held in a democratic manner: MLC Duvvada Srinivas

YSRCP MLC Duvvada Srinivas. File | Photo credit: Special arrangement

AP Legislative Council Member Duvvada Srinivas on Saturday (November 7, 2025) alleged that elections were not conducted in a democratic manner in Srikakulam district and other parts of the state. Talking to the media, he said that the TDP government can nominate selected leaders like zilla ward presidents, mayors, village presidents, ZPTC members and MPTC members instead of holding elections.

According to him, the candidates of the opposition parties faced many difficulties in filing nominations, checking certificates, election day and counting of votes.

“The TDP government misused the administrative and police powers to win the elections in a nonchalant manner. The counting was rigged at many places and the winners of the YSRCP candidates were declared losers despite having the majority of votes,” he charged.

Published – 10 Nov 2026 16:50 IST