Andhra Pradesh election commissioner orders house arrest of state rural development minister for threatening officers According to the order, minister P Ramachandra Reddy had threatened to blacklist collectors and returning officers obeying the instructions of State Election Commissioner Ramesh Kumar Andha Pradesh Election Commissioner N Ramesh Kumar. News18
Amaravati: In a rare occurrence, the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission on Saturday issued orders to the Director-General of Police to ensure that Minister P Ramachandra Reddy is confined to his home till 21 February for his alleged remarks against the commission.
Panchayat polls in the state are scheduled to begin from 9 February and will go on till 21 February in four phases.