Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Police Implement Security Measures for ZPTC Bypolls
To ensure a fair election, the police are taking precautions in Pulivendula and Vontimitta.
They have made sure that about 500 people with criminal pasts are kept away from causing trouble.
They have also increased the police presence and set up checkpoints.
After the campaign, people not from the area were asked to leave.
500 individuals with criminal records were bound over ahead of ZPTC polls.
Additional police forces have been deployed in sensitive villages.
Check posts have been set up in Pulivendula and Vontimitta mandals.
Non-locals were instructed to leave the area after the campaign closed.
The bypoll is considered prestigious due to its location.
- Who
- Police, YSRC, TD.
- What
- Police measures implemented ahead of ZPTC polls.
- When
- August 12 (ZPTC polls)
- Where
- Pulivendula and Vontimitta, Kadapa district.
- Why
- To ensure fair and peaceful elections.
YSRC Concerns
Ruling Coalition's Stance
Police Impartiality
YSRC Concerns
Police interference favoring TD in polls.
Ruling Coalition's Stance
Not explicitly stated.
Fair Elections
YSRC Concerns
Police conduct undermining fair polls.
Ruling Coalition's Stance
Not explicitly stated.
- Location
- Pulivendula and Vontimitta, Kadapa district
- Event
- ZPTC bypolls
- Police Action
- 500 bound over, additional forces, check posts
- Involved Parties
- YSRC and TD
- Sensitive Villages
- All in Pulivendula and Vontimitta
Sources
Friction Within YSRC, TD Over ZPTC By-Poll Raising Tensions in Pulivendula
ZPTC poll in Jagan’s bastion sparks political tension
Jagan accuses Andhra CM of ‘undermining democracy’ in Pulivendula, Vontimitta bypolls
Ravindranath Faces TTD Scrutiny for Political Remarks in Tirumala
YSRC Alleges Police Help to TD in ZPTC Bypolls, Seeks Action from DGP