Andhra: Tension over pre-marked ballot papers at Lakshmipuram polling station

Kakinada:Tense situation prevailed for some time at a polling booth in Turlu Lakshmipuram village of Dwaraka Tirumala mandal in Eluru district after a YSRC candidate found ink marks against the lotus symbol on a ballot paper before casting his vote.

The candidate brought the matter to the notice of the presiding officer, who examined the ballot paper and said he would inform higher officials.

The candidate raised concerns over the incident outside the booth, leading to tension in the area. Police intervened and advised him to lodge a complaint with higher officials rather than create a disturbance at the polling station.

YSRC leaders were later pacified after officials explained the matter.