1 year, 10 months ago

Tension grips Kondapi constituency amid YSRC and TD protests

TIRUPATI: A tense situation prevailed in Kondapi constituency of Prakasam district when supporters of the ruling YSRC and the opposition Telugu Desam engaged in protests and counter-protests. These events led to the arrest of Telugu Desam MLA Veeranjaneya Swamy and the house arrest of YSRC leader Varikuti Ashokbabu. Trouble started when YSRC leaders and activists led by Ashok, YSRC’s constituency in-charge, attempted to encircle MLA Veeranjaneya Swamy's residence in Naidupalem. Led by MLA Swamy, TD supporters planned to lay siege to the residence of YSRC leader Ashok Babu in Tangutur and started marching towards it.

Deccan Chronicle

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