Congress leader moves SEC against party MLA over poll malpractice

Senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy approached the State Election Commission against Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, alleging money and liquor distribution and interference in municipal polls, and sought a special task force to prevent unethical practices

Jagtial: Taking the stand-off between them a step further, senior Congress leader T Jeevan Reddy lodged a complaint with the State Election Commission against Jagtial MLA Dr Sanjay Kumar, who had quit the BRS and joined the Congress, triggering a long standing spat between the two while trying to dominate party affairs in the district.

Jeevan Reddy, who had earlier made personal remarks against the legislator, submitted a written complaint to State Election Commissioner Rani Kumudini, alleging that Sanjay Kumar was distributing money and liquor in Jagtial and Raikal municipalities and influencing officials.

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He alleged that the MLA was disturbing the electorate’s right to exercise their franchise in a peaceful atmosphere through his activities. Jeevan Reddy urged the Election Commission to appoint a special task force committee to curb such unethical practices.