BRS complains to EC against Congress candidate for threats in Jubilee Hills bypoll

The BRS lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav for allegedly threatening to eliminate BRS workers during his Jubilee Hills campaign. The party urged the ECI to act immediately to ensure fair elections.

Hyderabad: The BRS lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav of violating the Model Code of Conduct by allegedly threatening to eliminate BRS cadre within a week. Naveen Yadav made the remarks while speaking to the media during his Jubilee Hills byelection campaign.

The delegation comprising BRS leaders Palle Ravikumar, K Kishore Goud, Ramachandru Naik and Upendrachari demanded immediate action, stating that such statements amounted to intimidation and were unconstitutional during an ongoing election.

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Speaking at BRK Bhavan after lodging the complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer of Telangana on Thursday, BRS leader Palle Ravikumar said the remarks were tantamount to a threat and urged the ECI to act swiftly to ensure free and fair voting. Kishore Goud called for Naveen Yadav’s disqualification, describing his conduct as unfit for a democratic contest.

The BRS leaders said the CEO assured them that the matter would be probed and that a notice would be issued to Naveen Yadav seeking an explanation for his alleged remarks.