Vijayawada, Oct. 22 -- Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) alleged attacks, violence and intimidation against its candidates, leaders and workers across Andhra Pradesh on Thursday--the second day of nominations for the Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency (MPTC) and Zilla Parishad Territorial Constituency (ZPTC) elections.

YSRCP alleged that from early morning, police arrested and placed several senior party leaders under "house arrest" to prevent them from participating in the nomination process. YSRCP accused the police of remaining "silent" while alleging attacks against its candidates from TDP leaders and cadres.

Kadapa MP YS Avinash Reddy was arrested by police while trying to ensure that YSRCP candidates could file t...