Notice Issued to Telangana CM in BJP Defamation Case

A special court ordered a notice to Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy for alleged criminal defamation. Filed by BJP's Kasam Venkateshwarlu, the complaint cites false election statements about BJP's plans. The order was issued following the Telangana High Court's directive for swift proceedings.

A special court in Telangana has ordered that a notice be issued to Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over a criminal defamation complaint. BJP leader Kasam Venkateshwarlu filed the complaint accusing the CM of making baseless claims during the recent Lok Sabha election campaign.

The Special Judicial First Class Magistrate (JFCM) for Excise Cases has directed the notice to be served under Section 204 of the CrPC by September 25. The complaint alleges that Reddy falsely claimed BJP would alter the Constitution and abolish reservations if elected.

Advocate Hamsa Devineni, representing Kasam Venkateshwarlu, confirmed that the court found prima facie evidence under Section 499 of IPC and Section 125 of the Peoples Representation Act. The Telangana High Court had previously directed the JFCM to expedite the case.

(With inputs from agencies.)