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NATIONAL · The Hindu · 2026-10-24 · editor 10/10 · 1 min read fact-checked

Minister Durgesh accuses Jagan of attempting to derail local body polls

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Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh has accused former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy of using legal challenges to obstruct local body elections. Durgesh alleged that the YSRCP, fearing defeat, is resorting to intimidation and bringing in outsiders to create unrest, while simultaneously criticizing the coalition government's commitment to democratic processes.

Durgesh further accused Jagan of political hypocrisy regarding unanimous election practices and blamed the previous administration for stalling development projects. The Minister expressed confidence that the current coalition would achieve a 100% success rate, citing public satisfaction with the government's performance and the implementation of its key poll promises.

Editor's note: The brief accurately reflects the Minister's accusations and the political context provided in the source.

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