Lokesh cites record 22,800 nominations, hits back at Jagan in Andhra

Andhra Pradesh Education Minister Nara Lokesh said over 22,800 nominations were filed for urban local body elections statewide, calling it proof of thriving democracy. Responding to YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's allegations of blocking Opposition candidates, Lokesh said elections are won in the field, not at press meets, urging critics to face the people.