Election Violence Backfired on YSR Congress?

Andhra Pradesh Elections have reported several instances of Violence in Palnadu and Rayalaseema. Even though there are clashes between TDP and YSR Congress in Several places, most of them have been initiated by YSR Congress cadre. Speaker Kodela Shiva Prasad Rao is attacked in Sattenapally while Bhuma Monika’s car was attacked in Allagadda.

In some places, YSR Congress supporters also resorted to Booth Capturing and rigging. All these incidents have showcased YSR Congress in poor light after they were telecast on TV. Puthalapattu MLA Candidate, MS Babu tried to destroy EVMs in a Polling Stations suspecting that the Votes in the Station are unilaterally towards TDP.

Voters at the Polling Station tried to stop him and later beat him black and blue. Political Experts say that this may foil the party’s chances with the neutral voters who prefer safety to such rowdy behavior. The Election Results will be out on May 23rd.