Andhra Pradesh | EC issues notice to Naidu over 'derogatory remarks' against CM Reddy
The notice was issued following a complaint filed by Lella Appi Reddy, state general secretary of the YSRCP, and another individual
The Election Commission on Thursday (April 4) issued a notice to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy during the poll campaign.
Naidu was issued notice for reportedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during his campaign speeches on March 31 by allegedly referring to CM Jagan as “monster”, “thief”, and various other offensive terms, as per a report from news agency ANI.
According to the notice issued by the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu has been given 48 hours to provide an explanation regarding the derogatory remarks made against the YSR Congress Party and its leader Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The notice was issued following a complaint filed by Lella Appi Reddy, state general secretary of the YSRCP, and another individual. The notice referred to the alleged objectionable remarks made by Naidu during his campaign rallies held in Yemmiganur, Markapuram, and Bapatla constituencies.
The Election Commission has reviewed the speeches in question, which were provided in a pen drive, and has determined that they prima facie violate provisions of the Model Code of Conduct, said the ANI report.
The assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Andhra Pradesh are scheduled for May 13, with vote counting set for June 4
In the 2014 assembly elections, the Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP won with a majority of 102 seats. Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP won 67 seats. The BJP could only win four seats by contesting against the two regional heavyweights.
In the 2019 Assembly elections, the YSRCP won with a thumping majority of 151 seats, while the TDP was confined to 23 seats.