Take immediate action against Jagan Reddy, may file FIR: EC to AP poll body

Hyderabad: The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday asked the Chief Electoral Officer of the state poll body to take immediate action against YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for his comments on Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.

The EC said Reddy's comment violated the model code of conduct. Using abusive and provocative language, which has the effect of inciting violence during election speech, amounts to violation of model code of conduct, it said.

The poll body also stated that Reddy's statement against the chief minister was a fit case for reprimanding. It said it has noted inflammatory tone and tenor of statements of Reddy.

During campaigning for Nandyal bypoll on August 3, Jagan had said, “There is nothing wrong if Chandrababu Naidu is shot dead on the road for not fulfilling election promises”.

The EC said it is of opinion that an FIR may be filed against YSR Congress Chief Reddy.