Chandrababu Naidu gets EC notice for 'derogatory' remarks against Jagan Reddy

The Election Commission issued a notice to Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu for alleged derogatory remarks against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.

The TDP chief was issued notice on April 4 for purportedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during his campaign speeches on March 31 by allegedly referring to CM Jagan as 'Monster, Animal, and Thief', and various other offensive terms.

As per the notice issued by the Chief Electoral Office of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu has been given 48 hours to provide an explanation regarding the derogatory remarks made against the YSR Congress Party and its leaders, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy.

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.

According to the notice, TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu, during his campaign rallies held in Yemmiganur, Markapuran, and Bapatla constituencies, reportedly used derogatory language, 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 pen drive, and has determined that the prima facie violate provisions of the Model Code of Conduct.

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