Amaravati, Oct. 18 -- YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday accused the ruling coalition of attempting to prevent Opposition candidates from filing nominations for local body elections, alleging that the move reflected its fear of defeat.

Speaking to the media, Reddy alleged that officials, police personnel and TDP workers were working together to obstruct the nomination process and intimidate YSRCP candidates.

"Despite officials, police and TDP goons taking over the election process, Chandrababu still lacks confidence in the mandate and is mocking democracy by attacking YSRCP candidates and snatching away nomination papers," he said.

Reddy alleged that YSRCP candid...