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A shocking incident unfolded in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh during the ongoing elections as YSR Congress Party MLA A Sivakumar slapped a voter after an alleged dispute over queue-jumping at a polling booth. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised questions about VIP culture and security measures at polling stations.
In the video, MLA A Sivakumar is seen approaching the voter and delivering a slap, prompting the voter to retaliate. The situation escalates as the MLA’s aides join in, assaulting the voter while onlookers attempt to intervene. Despite the chaos, no security personnel are visible in the video, highlighting a lapse in security.
Voter who objected to #Guntur District #TenaliMLA #Sivakumar jumping queue, was slapped by him & voter returned in kind; ugly show of political musclepower as the @ysrcp MLA candidate's henchmen joined attack on voter #BoothViolence #ElectionsWithNDTV #AndhraPradeshElections2024 pic.twitter.com/Z5wK0enrWK
— Uma Sudhir (@umasudhir) May 13, 2024
While the exact cause of the altercation remains unclear, social media has erupted with criticism against the MLA’s actions. Opposition parties, including the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), have seized upon the incident to condemn the ruling party’s behavior, citing it as evidence of desperation.
In response, YSR Congress Party MLA Abdul Hafeez Khan has dismissed the incident as a conspiracy to tarnish the party’s image, while sharing visuals of injured supporters allegedly attacked by TDP members.
The incident underscores the tense political atmosphere in Andhra Pradesh, with both the ruling YSR Congress Party and the opposition TDP vying for victory in the ongoing elections. As tempers flare and election rhetoric intensifies, the viral video serves as a stark reminder of the need for peaceful and fair electoral processes.
