In Andhra Pradesh, the Election Commission has appointed two more central observers for Kadapa Lok Sabha bye election to be held on 8th of next month. This is in addition to the six central observers already appointed for the bye elections being held for Kadapa Lok Sabha and Pulivendula Assembly segments. The bye poll is being held in both the constituencies following resignation by the sitting members. According to the state Chief Electoral Officer, Bhanwarlal, this is the first time that the Commission has appointed 8 observers for single constituency in the state. Explaining the reasons, the CEO said the recent seizer of huge amount of unaccounted cash to a tune of 1.73 crore rupees might have warranted the commission to appoint many observers. The history of Kadapa Lok Sabha constituency and a series of complaints against the Ruling Congress party and Opposition Telugu Desam over misuse of power and also against the newly formed YSR Congress party over misuse of money might have led to appoint several observers. In a bid to implement the model code of elections, the authorities have so far bound over 8,958 persons. That itself is indicating the sensitive situation of Kadapa and Pulivendula Bye elections to be held on 8th of Next month.
News On AIR | April 22, 2011 1:33 PM
More central observers in Andhra for bye election