On polling eve, protests erupt in Andhra Pradesh demanding cash ‘promised’ for votes
A wave of demonstrations occurred in multiple locations across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with individuals asking for money from political parties in return for votes. The practice of exchanging cash for votes varied from Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000 in different areas. Polling is scheduled for 175 assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats on Monday.
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