TDP alleges liquor distribution by YSRCP supporters in Rayadurg

Lodges complaint with District Election Officer

March 20, 2019 12:18 am | Updated 12:18 am IST - ANANTAPUR

Telugu Desam Party has taken objection to distribution of liquor to the supporters of YSR Congress Party at Teru Veedhi in Rayadurg on Monday and the Anantapur district unit president B.K. Parthasarathi lodged a complaint with District Election Officer G. Veerapandian on Tuesday.

In a letter written to Chief Election Commissioner, Chief Electoral Officer and the District Election Officer, the TDP leaders complained of violation of Model Code of Conduct by YSRCP Rayadurg candidate Kapu Ramachandra Reddy, who allegedly distributed wall clocks in three villages with the photographs of the candidate and party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.

A party delegation led by Mr. Parthasarathi, Rayadurg TDP candidate Kalava Srinivasulu and ZP Chairman Pula Nagaraju submitted the letter along with visual proofs to the District Election Officer on Tuesday. Mr. Veerapandian assured them of proper verification of their complaint and depending on the outcome take appropriate action.

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