BRS complains to SEC on MCC violations by Congress during municipal polls

The BRS lodged multiple complaints with the State Election Commission, accusing Congress leaders of large-scale violations of the Model Code of Conduct during municipal polling in Telangana. Allegations include illegal voter transportation, booth interference, intimidation, misuse of official machinery, and bribery.

Hyderabad: The BRS lodged multiple complaints with the State Election Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, alleging large-scale violations of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by Congress leaders in several municipalities during polling.

Demanding immediate cognisance of the reported violations and an independent, time-bound inquiry, it also sought action against political leaders and officials involved.

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In a complaint regarding Yellareddy municipality in Kamareddy district, the BRS accused Congress MLA Madanmohan Rao, Congress leaders, party workers and certain officials of interfering with the conduct of elections. The party alleged illegal transportation of voters, booth interference, intimidation and misuse of official machinery.

According to the complaint, persons not registered as voters were seen moving inside polling station premises without authority. It also alleged that some government officials were present near booths despite having no official role, creating fear among voters and affecting neutrality. When former MLA J Surender and other party leaders questioned the police over the issue, they were allegedly intimidated. Surender later staged a road protest and was arrested, the party said.

Separate complaints were filed over alleged campaigning by Congress leaders within 100 metres of a polling booth in Ward-1 of Kollapur municipality, despite a ban on canvassing on polling day. In Ramayampet municipality of Medak district, the BRS accused Congress workers linked to Mynampally Hanumanth Rao of distributing money to voters.

Speaking to the media after submitting complaints, BRS leader Bommera Ramamurthy said the ruling party had openly lured and intimidated voters in Kollapur, Ramayampet, Yellareddy and Kamareddy. He questioned the SEC’s inaction, claiming that earlier complaints had not been acted upon.