EC issues notice to Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan for inappropriate remarks against Chandrababu Naidu

EC found Jagan’s remarks in violation of the Model Code of Conduct, prima facie

April 7, 2024

Election Commission asks Jagan Mohan Reddy to explain his stand within 48 hours

On Sunday, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy was issued a notice by the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh for making inappropriate comments about Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president N Chandrababu Naidu.

CEO Mukesh Kumar Meena found the comments made by the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president are, prima facie, in violation of the Model Code of Conduct.

The notice has been issued on a complaint by TDP national general secretary and politburo member Varla Ramaiah.

Jagan Mohan Reddy has been asked to explain within 48 hours his stand in respect of the complaint made by a TDP leader and the statements made by him against Chandrababu Naidu.

Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy made remarks on the former CM of Andhra during his speeches at public meetings.

“In the event of no response from your side within the stipulated time, it will be presumed that you have nothing to say in the matter and a report will be sent to the Election Commission of India for further appropriate action,” reads the notice.

TDP leader Varla Ramaiah cited speeches delivered by Jagan Mohan Reddy at public meetings at different places in the state.

In one of the speeches, Jagan Mohan Reddy had allegedly called TDP national president Chandrababu Naidu a habitual offender and alleged that Naidu made it a profession to deceive people.

The Election Commission stated that after going through the complaint and viewing the speeches furnished in the pen drive, it found that the said posts are, prima facie, in violation of the directions of the Model Code of Conduct.

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