YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has got temporary relief from the Andhra Pradesh High Court in the case related to his protest outside the Pulivendula Municipal Office during the municipal elections. The court has stayed further action against him and asked the police to file their response.
The case was registered on November 1 following a complaint by Mandal Education Officer Rafiq. Jagan and over 70 YSRCP supporters were accused of obstructing officials from performing their duties and pushing them aside while the Model Code of Conduct was in force.
During the hearing, the prosecution opposed Jagan’s plea. The Public Prosecutor told the court that 13 witnesses had already been examined and their statements went against the YSRCP chief. He also argued that stopping further action at this stage could affect the investigation.
The incident took place when Jagan arrived in Pulivendula by helicopter to cast his vote. He alleged that TDP leaders had taken control of polling stations and prevented YSRCP agents from entering. He later staged a sit-in outside the Returning Officer’s office along with MP YS Avinash Reddy. The High Court’s order is only interim relief and not a clean chit to Jagan.
