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Jubilee Hills byelection: 2 MLAs, 2 ex-MLAs booked for poll code breach

Two cases have been registered at the Madhuranagar police station against sitting MLAs Beerla Ilaiah, Ramachandranayak, and Ramdas. One case has been registered at the Borabanda police station against former MLAs Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and Methuku Anand

Hyderabad: Two Congress MLAs and two former legislators belonging to the BRS were booked for violating the model code of conduct (MCC) during polling for the Jubilee Hills Assembly byelection on Tuesday. Cases were registered against Congress MLAs Beerla Ilaiah of Alair and Jatoth Ram Chander Naik of Dornakal, along with Naik’s supporter Maloth Ramdas, at Madhuranagar police station.

In a separate incident, BRS former MLAs Dasyam Vinay Bhaskar and Methuku Anand were booked by the Borabanda police for similar violations.

Police said the accused have been served notices and will be prosecuted as per the law. The public has been urged to immediately report any election code violations by calling Dial 100.

City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said strict legal action would be taken against those found violating election code regulations. “Every individual must respect the model code of conduct for elections to be conducted peacefully and transparently in line with democratic principles,” he said.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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