New officers have replaced the SPs and collectors dismissed by the Election Commission for alleged bias towards the YSRCP. However, many of the newly appointed officials have a track record of supporting the ruling party over the past five years and stifling opposition voices. More than half of the appointees have ties to the YSRCP. CS Jawahar Reddy made these selections, bypassing the requirement for a panel of three, even after CEC directives. Despite widespread criticism, he appears determined to demonstrate allegiance to the ruling party.