The incident involving YSRCP MLA Siva Kumar slapping a voter at a polling booth in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district has stirred controversy and outrage. The MLA's attempt to jump the queue and cast his vote led to a confrontation with the voter, resulting in a physical altercation captured on video and widely circulated on social media.
The incident prompted condemnation from various quarters, with TDP leader Nara Lokesh highlighting it as an example of YSRCP's alleged rowdyism. The police have registered a case against the MLA, and an investigation is underway.
This incident adds to the charged atmosphere surrounding the elections in Andhra Pradesh, where the ruling YSRCP, the Congress-led INDIA bloc, and the NDA are engaged in a triangular fight for assembly and Lok Sabha seats. With polling underway, such incidents raise concerns about the conduct of candidates and the need for maintaining decorum and civility during the electoral process.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how authorities address the issue and whether it impacts voter sentiments or election outcomes in the state.
