Rajampet YCP MP Mithun Reddy was attacked in Punganur, party chief Jagan expressed his deep anger. He said that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is encouraging such attacks as public opposition is increasing. He said that YCP candidates and leaders who are going to file nominations for the local body elections are being blocked. 

Jagan criticized that 'jungle raj' is going on in the state and that violence is nothing new to Chandrababu Naidu. He said that the party is in a dire situation where it cannot even provide protection to the Lok Sabha leader. He alleged that the ruling coalition is resorting to attacks out of fear of defeat and that they have no intention of holding free elections. Jagan made it clear that the elections will be possible smoothly under the supervision of central forces. On the other hand, Jagan spoke to Mithun Reddy on the phone and consulted him.

YCP sources said that TDP workers blocked Mithun Reddy's convoy in Punganur and attacked him with stones and sticks. YSRCP sources alleged that several vehicles were damaged and Mithun Reddy's security personnel were injured in the incident. Later, the authorities shifted him to a separate room at the nomination centre. YSRCP alleged that the police played a spectator role during the attack.