Duvvada Srinivas criticises local body elections for not being conducted democratically

Duvvada Srinivas, a member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council and YSRCP leader, made serious allegations on Saturday, 7 November 2025. He stated that local body elections in other parts of the state, including Srikakulam district, have not been conducted democratically.

Speaking with the media, Srinivas said that instead of conducting elections, the TDP government could directly appoint its preferred leaders as Zilla Parishad chairpersons, mayors, municipal chairpersons, ZPTC members, and MPTC members. Highlighting the difficulties faced by candidates, he stated that candidates from opposition parties encountered numerous hurdles during the filing of nomination papers, verification of certificates, on polling day, and during the counting process.

Duvvada Srinivas alleged that administrative and police powers were illegally misused by the TDP government to win the elections. He further added that counting was manipulated at several locations. According to him, YSRCP candidates were declared defeated despite having a majority.

According to a report by The Hindu, MLC Srinivas has levelled serious charges against the government for adopting unethical means to win the elections by any way possible.