HYDERABAD The Election Commission of India (ECI) has served notices on both Congress and BRS regarding use of cusswords during the campaign for the November 30 Telangana elections, reports U Sudhakarreddy.Notices were issued in instances where Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president A Revanth Reddy allegedly said chief minister K Chandrasekhar Raoshould be beheaded.At the same time, notices were served on the governing BRS on Congress allegations of calling the grand old party Scamgress and dubbing its manifesto 420 manifesto.Telangana chief electoral officer (CEO) Vikas Raj told TOI: We have served notices on both the parties in nine cases.
Notices were served on the parties and not individuals.
After getting replies, we will forward them to the ECI, and based on their directions, action will be taken.