At Lachagudem of Yellandu mandal in Kothagudem district the villagers have boycotted polls in protest against the government’s failure to address the problems.
Electors from all walks of life formed serpentine queue lines from early morning and exercised their franchise. Adilabad Lok Sabha segment saw 13.22 percent of voting by 9 am, according to information provided by officials.
After the mock polling at 5:30 am, the actual polling began at 7 am, an official said. According to official sources, a polling percentage of 9.51 was recorded in the first hour.
None of the BJP candidates had sold their properties to contest the elections, he said asking whether BJP leaders would take a vow at the Bhadrachalam Sri Rama temple that they had sold their properties to contest the elections.
Stating that the Indian constitution was in danger, Revanth Reddy questioned who had given the right for BJP to abolish the reservations of SC,s STs and weaker sections
The government was not sincere in the implementation of its promises. Stating that the public’s opinion has changed about the State government within 150 days, he opined that the Congress party wouldn’t continue in power for five years.
But the MP continued her tirade. As the brawl was going on the ministers Vikramarka, Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy and Tummala Nageswara Rao remained spectators.
A total of 63 candidates filed 109 sets of nominations as part of filing nominations held from April 18 to 25. 14 nominations were rejected in the scrutiny due to lack of required documents and details of candidates.