Praja Shanti Party president KA Paul received a shocker as his nomination is rejected. Paul wanted to file his nomination for Bhimavaram assembly segment and so he reached the nearest returning officer. However, Paul did not arrive on time and so the returning officer declined to accept his nomination.

This has irked Paul and he openly expressed his anguish. He came out and spoke to the media and alleged that there is a huge conspiracy in rejecting his nomination for the Bhimavaram assembly constituency. With the date and time up for filing nomination, Paul has lost a golden opportunity to become the next chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, if Praja Shanti is voted into power (Though it is less likely).

Paul has already filed his nomination for Narsapur Lok Sabha seat. He confidently said he will defeat Jana Sena Party candidate Naga Babu.