Amaravati, Oct. 27 -- YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Tuesday accused the ruling coalition of undermining democracy through alleged irregularities in local body elections, alleging that opposition candidates were being prevented from filing nominations and official machinery was being misused to secure victories.

Addressing party cadres in Amaravati, Jagan alleged that the coalition government was resorting to undemocratic tactics because it had failed to fulfil its electoral promises and was afraid of facing elections. He maintained that elections must be conducted on a level playing field, with equal opportunities for all political parties.

"Elections should be held on a level playing f...