Jaswanth covers Andhra Pradesh, reporting on state politics, governance and news from Amaravati, Vijayawada and the districts. He follows the political and civic developments shaping the state, from elections to infrastructure.
Andhra Pradesh’s State Election Commission has reportedly extended the temporary halt on the municipal election process from 19 areas to 100 locations.
The Supreme Court directed the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission to review requests for extending nomination deadlines and ordered security measures for candidates.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused the Chandrababu Naidu-led coalition of obstructing YSRCP candidates during Andhra Pradesh's local body nomination process. He alleged attacks, threats and misuse of police power, and demanded free and fair elections.
Clashes between TDP and YSRCP supporters in Pulivendula disrupted the municipal election nomination process, prompting police to use tear gas and fire warning rounds.