EC GETS ANGRY AT WIOLENCE IN AP SUMMONS CS, DGP TO NEW DELHI

The Election Commission (EC) has expressed its displeasure over several incidents of violence, including those in Palnadu and Chandragiri.

The Commission has directed Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy and DGP Harish Kumar Gupta to give an explanation in connection with the incidents of violence that took place during and after the elections.

The EC has summoned him to appear in person and explain the incidents. There were warnings in advance that violent incidents would take place. The EC is learnt to have questioned why he was so indifferent on the day of polling. He has been asked to appear in person on the matter and give an explanation.

The two officials are scheduled to visit Delhi on Thursday and appear before the Election Commission of India. The EC noted that the local authorities were indifferent and negligent in the wake of the violence that followed, including the elections. AP Special Observer Rammohan Mishra, who personally visited Palnadu, is learnt to have reported the matter directly to the CEC.