YSRCP MP seeks probe into ‘attempt on life’ of party floor leader Midhun Reddy

YSRCP’s Tirupati MP Maddila Gurumoorthy sought the intervention of national institutions over the alleged attempt on the life of party’s Floor leader in Lok Sabha P.V. Midhun Reddy at Punganur on Friday, the first day of filing of nominations for the local body elections.

Mr. Gurumoorthy submitted representations seeking urgent action to President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Justice of India, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the Chief Election Commissioner, the Andhra Pradesh Governor, the State Election Commissioner, and the National Human Rights Commission chairperson.

He called for an impartial investigation into the incident, preservation of CCTV footage and other evidence, and a thorough examination of alleged security lapses. He also sought adequate protection for Mr. Midhun Reddy, his security personnel, and candidates.

Mr. Gurumoorthy referred to the Andhra Pradesh High Court order dated October 15, 2026, concerning safe filing of nominations and protection for candidates facing threat. He urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to consider referring the matter to the Committee of Privileges.

He appealed to the authorities concerned to ensure accountability, protect candidates from intimidation and uphold their right to participate freely in the local body elections.