Controversy mars Punganur municipal election after TDP’s uncontested sweep
The ruling Telugu Desam Party-led alliance has practically gained control of the local body after sweeping 32 of the 36 wards without a single contest; YSRCP leaders claim their candidates were physically blocked from entering and submitting paperwork, effectively elbowing them out of the democratic race
· 10/26/2026, 2:11:47 PM· 2 min read
The ruling Telugu Desam Party-led alliance has practically gained control of the local body after sweeping 32 of the 36 wards without a single contest; YSRCP leaders claim their candidates were physically blocked from entering and submitting paperwork, effectively elbowing them out of the democratic race
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