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TDP dismisses YSRCP's President's Rule demand as political maneuver

Telugu Desam Party leadership has rejected the opposition YSRCP's call for President's rule in Andhra Pradesh, characterizing it as a calculated political tactic. The TDP state president asserted the government remains committed to upholding democratic processes and conducting transparent local body elections.

LSN India · 18 October 2026

TDP dismisses YSRCP's President's Rule demand as political maneuver

The Telugu Desam Party has dismissed the YSR Congress Party's recent demand for President's rule in Andhra Pradesh as a political stratagem aimed at destabilizing the state government. TDP State President Palla Srinivasa Rao accused the opposition party of deliberately fomenting unrest to gain political advantage, only to shift responsibility onto the ruling dispensation when their efforts fail to yield results.

Srinivasa Rao emphasized that the TDP government has prioritized the protection of democratic values and institutions as a cornerstone of its administration. He underscored the government's commitment to organizing free and fair local body elections, presenting these as key indicators of the administration's dedication to democratic principles.

The TDP leader's remarks come amid rising political tensions in the state between the ruling party and the opposition YSRCP. The statement reflects the ongoing political friction as both parties position themselves ahead of crucial electoral processes and local governance matters in Andhra Pradesh.