EC suspends Telangana DGP over violation of model code of conduct

AMARAVATI: Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar was suspended by the Election Commission for violating rules laid down for the Telangana assembly elections.

He visited Congress leader Anumula Revanth Reddy's house in Hyderabad with a bouquet of flowers after the Congress was leading in the Telangana elections. Reportedly, this is the main reason for the suspension of the DGP.

#UPDATE | The Election Commission of India has suspended Anjani Kumar, Director General of Police Telangana for violation of the Model Code of Conduct and relevant conduct rules: Sources

The Director General of Police Telangana along with Sanjay Jain, State Police Nodal Officer,… https://t.co/FGltWV2Bxe pic.twitter.com/2m7XpbjBqj

— ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2023

Meanwhile, the Congress is halfway to victory in Telangana as the counting of votes continues. Out of 119 constituencies, the Congress is leading in 64 and has won in 14 seats. BRS has managed to win only seven seats so far. BRS is leading in 39 seats.

#WATCH | Telangana DGP Anjani Kumar and other Police officials meet state Congress president Revanth Reddy at his residence in Hyderabad.

The party is leading on 65 of the total 119 seats in the state, ruling BRS is leading on 38 seats. pic.twitter.com/m6A9llRzgO

— ANI (@ANI) December 3, 2023