Balineni alleged that land, sand and ration mafias were operating with the MLA’s backing. Countering the allegations, Damarcharla accused Balineni of visiting Ongole only occasionally and making baseless statements. Damarcharla alleged that 79 cases had been registered against him and his supporters during the previous YSR Congress government. Damarcharla alleged that Balineni was using the Jana Sena platform while working in the interests of YSRCP leaders and attempting to create differences within the coalition. The exchange has intensified political activity in Ongole, with coalition cadres closely watching how the dispute unfolds.