Archive · 15 Aug 2025
YSRCP Calls Bypolls 'Dark Day', Accuses TDP of Misuse
YSRCP leader Botcha Satyanarayana said the recent ZPTC by-elections were unfair.
He accused the ruling TDP party of cheating by misusing their power.
He said that actual voters couldn't cast their votes and the TDP tried to rig the elections.
He also mentioned how some media outlets twisted comments made by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana called the ZPTC bypolls a 'dark day'.
Satyanarayana accused TDP of misusing power and undermining democracy.
He claimed genuine voters were prevented from voting in Pulivendula and Vontimitta.
Satyanarayana criticized the TDP for alleged election rigging instead of campaigning on achievements.
The MLC referenced YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's remarks, claiming they were misinterpreted.
- Who
- Botcha Satyanarayana, TDP, YSRCP, Chandrababu Naidu, Avinash Reddy, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.
- What
- Allegations of electoral misconduct in ZPTC bypolls.
- When
- Thursday (when the press conference was held).
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Pulivendula, and Vontimitta, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- YSRCP's criticism of alleged misuse of power and electoral irregularities.
YSRCP
TDP
Election Fairness
YSRCP
TDP misused power, undermining democracy.
TDP
TDP has not given a view in this article.
- Key Figure (YSRCP)
- Botcha Satyanarayana, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, Avinash Reddy
- Key Figure (TDP)
- Chandrababu Naidu
- Allegations
- Misuse of power, preventing voters, election rigging
- Location
- Visakhapatnam, Pulivendula, Vontimitta, Andhra Pradesh
Sources
Counting Underway in Pulivendula and Ontimitta ZPTC By-elections
TDP secures victory in Pulivendula ZPTC by-election
TDP Wins Pulivendula ZPTC By-Election with 6,035-Vote Majority
Counting started in by-elections to two ZPTC seats in Kadapa
TDP wrests Pulivendula ZPTC, makes dent in Jagan's fortress
In Andhra Local Body By-Poll, Jagan Reddy's Big Defeat In Family Stronghold
TDP breaks 30-year-old local body poll jinx, stuns Jagan in his backyard
TDP Triumphs in Ontimitta ZPTC by-elections
TDP wins Pulivendula, Vontimitta ZPTC bypolls in Andhra Pradesh
TDP wins bypolls on Jagan’s hometurf amid skirmishes with YSRCP
Chandrababu, Lokesh Hijacked ZPTC By-Polls: Perni Nani
Ruling TD Wins Both ZPTCs in Kadapa, YSRC Loses Deposit in Pulivendula
PK Hails TD Win In ZPTC Bypolls
Non-local TDP voters allowed: Perni
Lokesh hails bypoll victory, says people chose progress
