TDP leaders warn YSRCP to accept election defeat and stop violence

Telugu Desam Party leaders have warned YSR Congress Party leaders to change their ways and realize they are no longer in power.

Press Meet in Tirupati

TIRUPATI: TUDA Chairman C. Divakar Reddy, Puthalapattu MLA Kalikiri Muralimohan, and Chandragiri MLA Pulivarthi Nani held a media conference on Saturday. The leaders criticized the opposition party for provoking NDA Alliance cadres and resorting to violence. Mr. Divakar Reddy stated that the YSRCP is yet to accept reality after voters restricted them to eleven seats. He added that an elected Member of Parliament is also behaving irresponsibly. Mr. Nani remarked that taking law and order into their hands is objectionable and reminded them that their rule has ended. Mr. Muralimohan warned that the government will not take threats to public order lightly and will deal with such incidents seriously.

Context

Political tensions often run high between rival parties in Andhra Pradesh following changes in government. Leaders from ruling parties frequently urge opposition members to respect democratic mandates and maintain public peace.