Amaravati: ECI issues notice to Naidu for violating MCC, making derogatory remarks against Jagan
Naidu made derogatory remarks during the election campaign
By Newsmeter Network Published on 5 April 2024 2:22 AM GMT
Amaravati: The Election Commission of India issued a notice to TDP supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu for purportedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during his campaign speeches on March 31.
The notice was issued on Thursday, following a complaint filed by Lella Appi Reddy, State General Secretary of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), and another individual.
As per the complaint, Chandrababu Naidu, during his rallies held in Yemmiganur, Markapuram, and Bapatla constituencies reportedly used derogatory language, referring to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy as a `monster, animal, thiefā and various other insulting and offensive terms.
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.
As per the notice issued by the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu has been given 48 hours to explain the derogatory remarks made against the YSR Congress Party and its leader Jagan Mohan Reddy.
