A bypoll for Vinjamuru Mandal Parishad President in Nellore district sparked row as YSRCP alleged violence, intimidation, and malpractice by TDP supporters. Despite YSRCP’s claimed majority, an independent backed by TDP won. Jagan Mohan Reddy condemned the incident as a “murder of democracy,” accusing misuse of police. The episode deepens political tensions, with YSRCP urging SEC intervention.