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.