Poll o…cial dismisses Vijaya Sai’s plaint against opponent Vemireddy
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) Nellore Lok Sabha constituency candidate V. Vijaya Sai Reddy took exception to certain “missing details” in the nomination set led by his opponent and TDP candidate Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, giving tense moments during the scrutiny phase of nominations on Friday.
Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy approached the Returning Ocer with a complaint that Mr. Prabhakar Reddy had not mentioned details of his investments and assets in the adavit submitted by him, apart from concealing details of some assets and shares held in companies in India.
He also mentioned that Mr. Prabhakar Reddy’s company had undertaken works in the government sector, making him ineligible to contest the elections.
However, Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy’s complaint was dismissed by the Returning
Ocer and District Election Ocer M. Hari Narayanan.
Speaking to the media later, Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy explained that his objection was raised under Section 9(A), which makes a candidate ineligible if he/ she had executed business transactions with government departments and central governmentowned corporations. Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy announced to take to legal recourse on the issue.
‘Lame excuses’
Meanwhile, the TDP took exception to Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy “picking holes” on trivial grounds.
Deputy Mayor Roop Kumar Yadav, while addressing the media, ridiculed Mr. Vijaya Sai Reddy for giving “lame excuses” and raising triviality to settle scores.
“The objections raised by him are trivial. This only shows his frustration and immaturity,” Mr. Yadav said.