Nandyal bypoll: Election Commission asks state poll panel to warn Jagan Mohan Reddy over code violation

During campaigning for Nandyal by-poll Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy had said "there is nothing wrong if Chandrababu Naidu is shot dead on the road for not fulfilling election promises."

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“The EC has asked the State Election Commission to give a serious warning to Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy that such comments will not be tolerated. The warning is being issued to him today,” said the Chief Electoral Officer for Andhra Pradesh.

The Election Commission has asked the State Election Commission to issue a stern warning to Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for his comments on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu which, it said, violated the model code of conduct. During campaigning for Nandyal bypoll, Jagan had, on August 3, said “there is nothing wrong if Chandrababu Naidu is shot dead on the road for not fulfilling election promises”.

Based on reports and videos submitted by the nodal officer and an investigation report submitted by the SHO of Pattabhipuram police station, where a case was registered by Telugu Desam Party members, the SEC issued notices to Jagan Mohan Reddy on August 5 and sought his explanation within 48 hours.

The SEC had also submitted video clips and investigation reports to the CEC last week which on Wednesday ordered action to be taken against the YSRCP chief. “The EC has asked the State Election Commission to give a serious warning to Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy that such comments will not be tolerated. The warning is being issued to him today. Police has already filed an FIR against him which they will pursue,” Chief Electoral Officer for AP and Telangana, Bhanwar Lal, said.

On Augus 3, while addressing a crowd in Nandyal town, Jagan accused the CM of not fulfilling any of the promises he made during 2014 elections. “There is nothing wrong if a person like Chandrababu Naidu is shot dead on the road for his failures and corruption,” Jagan said

Meanwhile, Nandyal recorded 34 per cent polling till 11 am and polling was going on at a brisk pace.

The bypoll in the seat was necessitated after the sitting MLA Bhuma Nagi Reddy died of a heart attack on March 12. Nagi Reddy was elected on YSRCP ticket in 2014 elections but switched loyalties to TDP in February 2016. The ruling TDP and YSRCP are locked in a bitter battle here. TDP has fielded Bhuma Brahmananda Reddy, 32, while YSRCP has fielded TDP rebel Silpa Chandra Mohan Reddy. The counting of votes will be held on August 28.

Sreenivas Janyala

Sreenivas Janyala is a Deputy Associate Editor at The Indian Express, where he serves as one of the most authoritative voices on the socio-political and economic landscape of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. With a career spanning over two decades in mainstream journalism, he provides deep-dive analysis and frontline reporting on the intricate dynamics of South Indian governance. Expertise and Experience Regional Specialization: Based in Hyderabad, Sreenivas has spent more than 20 years documenting the evolution of the Telugu-speaking states. His reporting was foundational during the historic Telangana statehood movement and continues to track the post-bifurcation development of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Key Coverage Beats: His extensive portfolio covers a vast spectrum of critical issues: High-Stakes Politics: Comprehensive tracking of regional powerhouses (BRS, TDP, YSRCP, and Congress), electoral shifts, and the political careers of figures like K. Chandrashekar Rao, Chandrababu Naidu, and Jagan Mohan Reddy. Internal Security & Conflict: Authoritative reporting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), the decline of the Maoist movement in former hotbeds, and intelligence-led investigations into regional security modules. Governance & Infrastructure: Detailed analysis of massive irrigation projects (like Kaleshwaram and Polavaram), capital city developments (Amaravati), and the implementation of state welfare schemes. Crisis & Health Reporting: Led the publication's ground-level coverage of the Covid-19 pandemic in South India and major industrial incidents, such as the Vizag gas leak. Analytical Depth: Beyond daily news, Sreenivas is known for his "Explained" pieces that demystify complex regional disputes, such as river water sharing and judicial allocations between the sister states. ... Read More

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