Vijayawada, Nov. 11 -- Former Chief Minister and YSRCP President Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday said the State had witnessed the malpractices and gross misuse of power by the Chandrababu Naidu government to win the recently held Local Body elections to Zilla Parishads.
Reviewing the election results with party leaders from several districts, he, however, appreciated the party cadre for fighting with determination despite widespread irregularities, intimidation and manipulation throughout the electoral process.
"Despite irregularities at every stage, from the announcement of the election schedule to vote counting, YSRCP's vote share increased compared to the 2024 elections. Had the elections been conducted freely and fairly, the party ...