Local body polls: Left parties accuse TDP-led alliance of subverting democracy in Andhra Pradesh
Left parties in Andhra Pradesh claim the TDP‑led alliance is undermining democracy by using state machinery and police to block opposition candidates from filing nominations. CPI and CPI(M) allege that the alliance partners are preventing opposition candidates from registering, citing misuse of official resources and law enforcement to influence local body elections in the upcoming local body polls, raising concerns about electoral fairness.