BRS Files Formal Complaint Against MLA for Alleged Election Code Violations
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has formally approached the Telangana State Election Commission (TGSEC) with a serious complaint against Gadwal MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy. The political party has demanded immediate and stringent action against the legislator for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by campaigning during the prohibited 48-hour silence period before municipal elections.
Allegations of Systematic Campaigning During Prohibited Period
According to the detailed complaint submitted by BRS leaders, MLA Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy engaged in multiple campaign activities after the official campaign deadline had passed. The party alleges that the legislator conducted meetings and voter interactions specifically during the silence period when all political campaigning is strictly prohibited under election regulations.
The BRS has accused the MLA of several serious violations:
- Direct campaigning during the 48-hour silence period before elections
- Holding unauthorized meetings with voters after campaign deadlines
- Misusing his political position and influence to sway voter decisions
- Creating an atmosphere of pressure and inducement among the electorate
- Repeated defiance of Election Commission orders and guidelines
Formal Representation to State Election Commissioner
BRS leaders Kuruva Vijay Kumar and Bommera Rammurthy, along with other party representatives, met with the State Election Commissioner on Tuesday to formally submit their complaint. During this meeting, they presented detailed evidence and requested immediate penal action against the Gadwal MLA for what they describe as clear violations of election regulations.
The party has specifically requested that the Election Commission consider several disciplinary measures:
- Prosecution under relevant election laws
- Official censure and reprimand
- Statutory consequences as deemed appropriate by the Commission
- Potential disqualification from election-related activities
- Debarment from participating in future election processes
Specific Allegations of Ward-Level Campaigning
In their detailed representation to the Election Commission, BRS leaders provided specific information about the MLA's alleged activities. According to their complaint, Bandla Krishna Mohan Reddy toured multiple wards within Gadwal town, including Ward No. 17, during the prohibited silence period.
The complaint further alleges that the MLA visited residential areas and apartment complexes, specifically mentioning Balaji Apartments in Bheem Nagar within the Gadwal municipality. These visits, according to the BRS, constituted direct voter interaction and campaigning when such activities were strictly prohibited under election rules.
Call for Free and Fair Elections
The BRS leaders emphasized that their complaint stems from a genuine concern for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process. They urged the State Election Commission to ensure that Wednesday's municipal elections in Gadwal are conducted in a completely free and fair manner, without any undue influence or pressure on voters.
The party representatives stressed that immediate action against the MLA would serve as a strong deterrent against future violations and would reinforce public confidence in the electoral system. They argued that allowing such violations to go unpunished would undermine the very foundation of democratic elections in the state.
The Telangana State Election Commission is now expected to review the complaint and evidence submitted by the BRS before deciding on appropriate action. The Commission's response to these allegations will be closely watched by political observers and citizens alike, as it will set an important precedent for enforcement of election regulations during future electoral processes in the state.
