Tension prevailed in Pulivendula constituency of YSR Kadapa district during the MPTC and ZPTC election polling. Clashes were reported between YSRCP and TDP workers in several villages, creating a tense atmosphere near polling stations.In R. Thummalapalli village of Pulivendula mandal, an argument between workers of the two parties escalated into stone-pelting. YSRCP worker Krishna Reddy sustained injuries in the incident.
Meanwhile, a dispute over the appointment of polling agents erupted in Parnapalle village of Lingala mandal. YSRCP workers protested, alleging that their agents were not being allowed inside polling stations. Police stopped MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy while he was travelling to the village, further increasing tension.
In Gundlakunta village of Peddamudium mandal, a scuffle broke out between the two groups following allegations involving YSRCP MLC Ram Subbareddy and TDP polling agents. Police rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.
Confusion was also reported in Yerripalli following claims that police were stopping voters. In view of the incidents, additional police personnel were deployed in sensitive villages. Officials are continuously monitoring the situation to prevent further clashes and ensure peaceful polling.