Amaravati, Nov. 13 -- YSRCP leaders on Friday have demanded that the State Election Commission ensure free and fair Gram Panchayat elections, provide protection to YSRCP candidates, enforce Supreme Court directions on CCTV surveillance and prevent the violence and irregularities witnessed during the recent municipal and local body elections.

According to a press release, a delegation led by former MLA Malladi Vishnu submitted a memorandum to the State Election Commissioner, highlighting attacks, intimidation, police failures and partisan conduct of officials during the previous elections.

Speaking to the media, Former MLA Malladi Vishnu cited incidents in Rayachoti, Jammalamadugu, Pulivendula, Proddatur and Palnadu, demanding special se...