The BJP has slammed the decision of the State Election Commission, accusing it of being a 'puppet' in the hands of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. The party alleged that the SEC announced the polling dates which were “politically convenient” to the TRS party.
'EC is an independent institution and is supposed to function without any external intervention. However, Telangana State Election Commission seems to be running on whims and fancies of KCR and his party TRS. BJP
strongly denounces the method of functioning of SEC in Telangana. Announcement of poll dates politically convenient to the TRS party has became a regular practice in the state.' BJP chief spokesperson K Krishna Saagar Rao alleged.
The BJP said that they will complain to the Central Election Commission over the SEC's 'questionable style of functioning'. Krishna Saagar said, 'Current method of functioning jeopardises the democratic spirit and integrity of the election process.'