Watch: Andhra Pradesh ex-minister Vidadala Rajini pushed to ground by cop near her residence in Chilakaluripet

PALNADU: A video purportedly showing former Andhra Pradesh minister Vidadala Rajini being pushed to the ground by a police sub-inspector near her residence in Chilakaluripet has surfaced. The incident reportedly occurred after Rajini questioned the police for stopping YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and Yadlapadu ZPTC candidate Pandula Bullabbayi from entering her residence.The incident reportedly occurred amid allegations by the YSRCP that its candidates were being threatened and pressured to withdraw their nominations during the local body election process.What happened ?According to the details provided, Bullabbayi was stopped by police from entering Rajini’s residence. Rajini questioned the police over the move, following which the confrontation reportedly took place. The Chilakaluripet Rural sub-inspector allegedly pushed the former minister to the ground.In an earlier post on X, Rajini had accused those in power of undermining democracy in Chilakaluripet. She alleged that YSRCP candidates were being threatened and coerced into withdrawing their nominations, including withdrawals allegedly being allowed after the 3 pm deadline.“Do the election rules not apply to the ruling party?” she asked, calling on the State Election Commission to intervene immediately, investigate the allegations and take action against those responsible.“Power is not permanent.. Democracy is permanent!” Rajini wrote in the post.(With agency inputs)You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Vijayawada | Silver Rate in Vijayawada | Bank Holidays in Vijayawada | Public Holidays in Vijayawada | Petrol Price in Vijayawada | Diesel Price in Vijayawada | CNG Price in Vijayawada | LPG Price in VijayawadaStay updated with the latest Vijayawada news. Download the TOI App.