The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed action against YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Pinnelli Ramakrishna Reddy for vandalizing electronic voting machines (EVMs) at seven polling stations in Andhra Pradesh. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred on May 13 in the Macherla constituency, specifically at polling station no. 202. The ECI has enlisted the state police to assist in the investigation, and an FIR has been registered against Reddy, who is currently absconding. His home has been raided, and efforts are underway to trace his location. The ruling party has faced criticism from the opposition, with the BJP accusing them of frustration.
VIDEO | "On the day of poll, at one of the polling stations in Macherla Assembly constituency - polling station no. 202 - as per the webcasting data available with ECI, one of the contesting candidates Ramkrishna Reddy had entered the polling station and then smashed and damaged… https://t.co/qUIAjHYtij
YSRCP MLA smashes EVM, EC orders strict action for breaking EVM. @Jay_Apoorva18 with more details. #ElectionExpress @Akshita_N https://t.co/1ihtSetfTd
#ElectionsWithHT | On May 13, P Ramakrishna Reddy allegedly damaged an EVM at a polling station in #AndhraPradesh's Macherla constituency. https://t.co/qgRygkYevJ
YSRCP MLA #RamakrishnaReddy entered polling booth in Macherla on May 13 and damaged EVM - FIR registered against #RamakrishnaReddy , named accused number 1. - His home raided, Ramakrishna Reddy absconding. - Ramakrishna Reddy's location being traced. @sowmith7 shares details… https://t.co/qB0eOgh8lh
CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's YSRCP Leader Destroys EVM on Polling Day in Andhra Pradesh, BJP Says 'Opposition Frustrated' | #WATCH . . #JaganReddy #AndhraPradesh #LokSabhaElection2024 https://t.co/ThRFUN4R1U
🚨 Election Commission probes MLA for EVM vandalism in Andhra Pradesh 🗳️ Video of the incident involving ruling YSR Congress Party MLA surfaces 👮♂️ State police asked to assist in investigation, MLA's name included as accused https://t.co/BTl7bjdDvY
🚨 Election Commission probes MLA for EVM vandalism in Andhra Pradesh 🗳️ Video of the incident involving ruling YSR Congress Party member surfaces 👮♂️ State police asked to assist in investigation, MLA's name included as accused https://t.co/BTl7bjdDvY
Rage Against The Voting Machine: CCTV Captures Congress MLA Smashing VVPAT to Ground At Polling Station The Election Commission has said the MLA in Andhra Pradesh vandalised electronic voting machines at seven polling stations, with (YSR Congress Party) Pinnelli Ramakrishna… https://t.co/z7Gjsa8fK6 https://t.co/AC60MNnmkM
ECI has now directed for action against the @YSRCParty MLA who was caught on camera destroying EVMs when polling was underway https://t.co/BwgSOeKPpJ