YSRCP seeks Statewide Case details for Poll Candidates

Tadepalli, Oct 14: YSRCP General Secretary Lella Appi Reddy submitted a representation to the Andhra Pradesh State Election Commission seeking an immediate mechanism for prospective local body election candidates to obtain complete details of cases registered against them anywhere in the State.

The representation said several YSRCP leaders and prospective candidates were facing cases at different police stations and, in many instances, were unaware of the case numbers, police stations or districts concerned. This, Appi Reddy said, could create difficulties in making complete and accurate disclosures while filing nomination papers.

He requested the SEC to direct the Director General of Police, District Superintendents of Police, Commissioners of Police and Station House Officers to provide, through local police stations, a consolidated and authenticated statewide list of cases registered against any prospective candidate who approaches with Aadhaar-based identity verification.

Where no cases are found, the police should issue written confirmation to that effect. Appi Reddy also sought acknowledgement of every application and supply of the information within 24 hours, with the facility made available uniformly to all prospective candidates.

He urged the SEC to intervene immediately so that candidates can comply with nomination disclosure requirements without uncertainty or procedural disadvantage.