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In a dramatic turn of events in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, a leader from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) took a drastic step by pouring petrol on himself, threatening self-immolation. The incident unfolded during a protest march organized by the TDP, where the party raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the voter lists for the Chandragiri Assembly constituency. The primary demand was the removal of names belonging to thousands of purportedly “fake” voters from the electoral roll.
The situation intensified when the TDP leader, identified as Nani, along with other party workers, was taken into custody by the police during the protest. Frustrated by the arrest, Nani resorted to pouring petrol on himself, signaling a grim threat of self-immolation. Quick intervention by police officers, however, averted the potential tragedy as they acted swiftly to thwart the self-immolation attempt.
Despite the timely intervention, Nani’s ordeal did not end there. Subsequent to the incident, he was once again detained by the police, further fueling tensions. TDP workers, agitated by the unfolding events, accused the police of misbehavior, leading to additional protests.
The TDP’s protest was centered on perceived discrepancies in the voter lists, a matter of significant concern for the party. The demand for the removal of names deemed “fake” voters underscored the heightened political tensions in the region. The incident involving Nani highlighted the emotional intensity and deep-rooted frustration within the TDP ranks, prompting a renewed call for attention to electoral transparency and fairness.
As the political landscape continues to be marked by such incidents, the clash between the TDP and the authorities underscores the broader challenges faced in addressing grievances, ensuring civic participation, and maintaining law and order during such charged moments in the run-up to elections.
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