Congress leader Naveen Yadav booked for distributing Voter IDs in Jubilee Hills, violating election code
Congress leader Naveen Yadav has been booked for allegedly distributing voter ID cards during the Model Code of Conduct in Jubilee Hills. The Election Commission viewed it as voter influence, and police registered a case under the Representation of the People Act.
Hyderabad: The Congress party faced a major setback in Jubilee Hills after a criminal case was registered against its leader Naveen Yadav.
The case was filed at Madhuranagar Police Station following a complaint lodged by Rajinikanth Reddy, the Election Officer for the Jubilee Hills constituency.
According to the complaint, Naveen Yadav allegedly distributed voter ID cards while the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was in force, a move considered a violation of election norms.
The Election Commission viewed the act as an attempt to influence voters and directed police to initiate legal action.
Consequently, Naveen Yadav has been booked under relevant sections of the Representation of the People Act and other laws.
Officials had earlier said they will take strict action against all violations of the election code to ensure a free and fair electoral process.
