ECI issues notice to Chandrababu Naidu over derogatory remarks on YS Jagan
TDP Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, during his campaign rallies held in Yemmiganur, Markapuram, and Bapatla constituencies, reportedly made derogatory remarks
- Andhra Pradesh
Anusha Puppala- Updated On:4 April 2024 10:19 PM IST
AMARAVATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a notice to Nara Chandrababu Naidu, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), for purportedly violating the Model Code of Conduct during his campaign speeches on March 31, 2024. The notice was issued following a complaint filed by Lella Appi Reddy, State General Secretary of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), and another individual.
TDP Chief N. Chandrababu Naidu, during his campaign rallies held in Yemmiganur, Markapuram, and Bapatla constituencies, reportedly made derogatory remarks, referring to Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy as a Monster, Animal, Thief, and various other insulting and offensive terms.
The Election Commission has reviewed the speeches in question, which were provided in a pendrive, and has determined that they prima facie violate provisions of the Model Code of Conduct.
As per the notice issued by the Chief Electoral Officer of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu has been given 48 hours to provide an explanation regarding the derogatory remarks made against the YSR Congress Party and its leader, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.
