An early morning phone call from an unknown number rudely wakes N. Manikantha (name changed for privacy) from a deep sleep. Upon answering, he finds out much to his annoyance that it is a pre-recorded audio message by a political leader reminding him to vote in the coming elections.
“Hi, I am contesting from Gudivada Assembly constituency. My opponent has failed to implement their manifesto and has ignored development. Please vote for me,” says the pre-recorded message.
Voters across the State are reportedly being deluged by such calls for over a month now, with many people saying they are receiving more than 10 such phone calls a day.
