A wave of demonstrations swept through at least five places across Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, with many people demanding money from political parties in exchange for votes. The issue is not new in the state, but as inflation rises, so does the price for votes. Sources said cash-for-votes in various assembly and parliamentary constituencies ranged from Rs 1,000 to Rs 6,000, reports Madhu Rasala.

Polling will be held in AP for 175 assembly and 25 LS seats on Monday. Campaigning concluded Saturday evening, but the alleged distribution of money continued in some places. In Palnadu’s Sattenapalli, voters from 18th ward took to the streets to protest, claiming they were promised money for their votes, but they never received it.