The Telangana State Election Commission Saturday declared as void, the election process so far held in Gaggallapally Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency in Nagarkurnool district on charges that the Congress candidate was offered a bribe to withdraw.
The Commission had asked the district officials to send a factual report in the wake of media reports on the issue.
In a notification, the EC said the Collector and District Election Authority, Nagarkurnool,had sent a detailed report to it on the events that occurred in the election, "alluding to abuse of force/influence/money power,leading to the withdrawal of the candidature of Dodla Venkat Narayan Reddy, the Congress candidate."
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app