TDP, YSRCP pulling all stops to win Pulivendula ZPTC by-poll

The upcoming ZPTC by-election in Pulivendula has turned into a prestige battle for both the ruling YSRCP and the opposition TDP.

- S NAGARAJA RAO @Kadapa

With leaders from both camps considering the by-poll crucial, the political atmosphere in the region has intensified.

The election was necessitated due to the accidental death of Maheshwar Reddy, the YSRCP ZPTC member from Pulivendula, during a temple chariot procession three years ago. Similarly, a by-election is scheduled for the Vontimitta ZPTC seat as its former member, Aakepati Amarnath Reddy, who later won as the Rajampet MLA, resigned.