In the state ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, there has been a controversial trend of using branded condom packets as campaign tools by both the YSR Congress Party and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). A viral video on social media showed party-branded condom packets being distributed to voters, with a TDP worker justifying the distribution by saying that it would help control the number of children and reduce the financial burden on the party. These condoms were part of a kit distributed by party leaders conducting door-to-door campaigns. Both parties criticized each other for distributing condoms, with the YSRCP calling the TDP’s actions “publicity madness,” and the TDP retaliating by sharing a similar condom pack with the YSRCP logo, commenting on Jagan Mohan Reddy’s political campaigns. This use of condoms as a campaign tool has sparked controversy and debate in the region.
Party-Branded Condom Packets Spark Momentum in Andhra Election Campaign
