TDP goons attacked a YSRCP candidate and their supporters with sticks at the Gandhinagar nomination center in Kadapa. The incident occurred on October 18, 2026, at 3:17 AM.
The local body election nomination process witnessed severe tensions across the state. Physical assaults and chaos continued in various locations.
In Gurajala and Piduguralla of Palnadu district, police took candidates away in the middle of the night. Nomination papers were also torn in some instances.
Police obstructed MP Gurumoorthy and MLC Sipayi in Tirupati. Additionally, illegal cases were filed against former MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy and Bhumana Abhinay Reddy.
Threats and warnings continued statewide, with police allegedly being used to intimidate individuals. Candidates faced threats at every step to prevent them from filing nominations.
Allegations surfaced that police were actively encouraging these groups. These incidents have brought the election process in Andhra Pradesh into disrepute.
